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Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities - January 16, 2026

Please click below to access the latest version of the Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities from the OACP & Ontario Police Community.

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Police Employment Conference

The Police Association of Ontario (PAO), in partnership with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards (OAPSB), is hosting a two-day conference on February 24–25, 2026, at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. Attendees will gain real-time analysis, cutting-edge research, and practical guidance on key issues shaping today’s workplaces, including the latest grievance arbitration decisions, collective bargaining updates, and changes...

2025 Indigenous Awareness Symposium

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Indigenous Awareness Symposium in Rama, ON, on December 3, 2025, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Indigenous Policing Bureau and the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO).

Efforts to foster dialogue and trust that contribute to truth and reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and Ontario police services remain a vital part of our association’s work.

The topics covered included:

• Indigenous History & Residential Schools

OACP Releases Highlights of 2025 Ontario Police and Youth Engagement Survey

Media Release OACP Releases Highlights of 2025 Ontario Police and Youth Engagement Survey

For Immediate Release: December 9, 2025

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has released highlights from its 2025 Ontario Police and Youth Engagement Survey. Conducted by the OACP Youth Committee across 39 police services, the intended purpose of the survey was to better understand the current landscape of youth engagement across police services by highlighting the diverse ways police...

30Forward Update

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is proud to continue its support for 30Forward, a national initiative inspired by the 30x30 movement and designed specifically for the Canadian policing context. 30Forward aims to increase the representation of women in policing and build systems that foster inclusion, mentorship, and long-term cultural change.

Since its launch, many Ontario police services have already joined the pledge, demonstrating their commitment to creating workplaces...