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New Wellness Video

We are pleased to make police leaders aware of an important new video by York Regional Police, Peel Regional Police, and Greater Sudbury Police Service on police wellness. The video touches on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma, and addiction issues and features members from the three services talking about their personal experiences.

The video can be accessed here.

All police services dedicate significant resources to member wellness. The OACP also places a high priority on supporting...

The HQ Hub

We’re looking for writers to write about unique research on law enforcement issues, innovative practices that will improve community safety or issues of interest to police professionals. The HQ Magazine Hub offers unique online content with some of the best subject matter experts in policing and related fields who share their insights and expertise on many of today’s important issues impacting law enforcement.

In addition to our Magazine, blogs can be published on the HQ Hub throughout the year, and...

Must Attend Educational Opportunities - August 23, 2024

Special Constables Training

The training of Special Constables under the Community Safety and Policing Act has emerged as an important issue for all Ontario police organizations. That’s why on September 9, 2024, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police is hosting an educational opportunity for members of law enforcement in recruitment, training, and education units, including staff involved in the development or delivery of Special Constable training programs to discuss and enhance the current...

New Staff Announcement

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Emma Sweeney has joined the OACP team in the role of Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Government Relations and Communications, Emma will start on August 26, 2024, and take over communications and media relations duties from Larissa Pereira, who will begin a Maternity Leave on August 30, 2024. Emma’s work with the OACP will be in a part-time role, which will allow her to continue to provide...

OACP Staffing Announcement - August 22, 2024

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Emma Sweeney has joined the OACP team in the role of Communications Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Government Relations and Communications, Emma will start on August 26, 2024 and take over communications and media relations duties from Larissa Pereira, who will begin a Maternity Leave on August 30, 2024. Emma’s work with the OACP will be in a part-time role, which will allow her to continue to provide...