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Ontario’s Police Leaders Urge Action to Modernize Lawful Access Tools

Ontario’s Police Leaders Urge Action to Modernize Lawful Access Tools

For immediate release: October 16, 2025

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports efforts to strengthen Canada’s laws against organized crime, money laundering, and the trafficking of illegal goods through measures in Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada's Immigration System and Borders Act. These legislative enhancements are essential to protecting Canadians and keeping our communities safe.

However, Ontario’s police...

OACP Statement: Automated Speed Enforcement

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Statement on Automated Speed Enforcement

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) supports the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) tools as an important element in enhancing traffic safety. The deployment of ASE tools must be done strategically, based on evidence and data that supports road safety.

ASE tools should also be utilized to augment other elements of road safety. This includes taking into consideration elements of engineering and...

OACP Statement: Home Invasions, Violent Crimes, and the Need for Justice Reform

OACP Statement on Home Invasions, Violent Crimes, and the Need for Justice Reform 

Ontario’s police leaders recognize that strong emotions were generated by recent cases involving homeowners defending themselves against intruders. We share those same emotions and are frustrated by a system that continues to put public safety at risk by repeat offenders. The fact that we are entertaining public discourse on how individuals should respond to violent repeat offenders shows how broken our justice...

OACP Statement on the Recent Violence in the Middle East & Potential Impact on Ontario Communities

Statement by Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police on the
Recent Violence in the Middle East & Potential Impact on Ontario Communities
October 9, 2023

The recent escalation of violence in the Middle East has caused incredible injury and death and has devastated entire communities. These events touch many people in Ontario deeply, both personally and at a community level. As Ontario's police leaders, OACP members join our fellow citizens in grieving for those who have suffered and continue to...

OACP Statement on Recent Decision by Correctional Services Canada on Serial Murderer Paul Bernardo

Statement by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police on Recent Decision by

Correctional Services Canada on Serial Murderer Paul Bernardo

A recent decision by Correctional Services Canada (CSS) to transfer serial murderer Paul Bernardo from a maximum to medium security facility and to further deny the families of his victims, the French and Mahaffy families, the reasons why this decision was made shows a lack of sensitivity and misplaced priorities by the CSS. As police leaders, we believe that...