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2025 Provincial Election: Our Advocacy Continues

On February 27, 2025, Ontario voters went to the polls and elected new members of the Provincial Legislature. The OACP congratulated Premier Doug Ford on winning a third majority government. Pending a number of recounts, the governing Conservatives won 80 seats, the New Democratic Party 27, the Liberals 14, and the Greens 2.

While the legislature was originally scheduled to return on March 3, it is not expected to sit before March 15 as the election results still need to be certified. The...

CSTAC Releases Bulletin on Theft & Vandalism That Target Telecom Infrastructure

This bulletin is distributed on behalf of the Canadian Security Telecommunication Advisory Committee (CSTAC), a public-private partnership between the Government of Canada and telecommunication service providers to exchange information and to collaborate strategically on current and evolving issues that may affect the telecommunications infrastructure, including cyber security threats.

Canadian telecommunication service providers (TSPs) report a growing number of incidents of theft and vandalism...

OACP Position on EDI

At this point in time of our history when there is so much debate about values and where we see hate crimes on the rise everywhere, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as guiding principles for policing in the Province of Ontario. Effective and equitable policing must reflect the communities we serve. We recognize that fostering inclusive police services is fundamental to building public trust, enhancing community...

Sharing Best Practices to Light the Fire Within Others Gathering

Join the Sharing Best Practices to Light the Fire Within Others Gathering Two Days of Learning New Ways of Policing

Over five years, UCCM Police Service’s Light the Fire Within initiative has taken an integrated, culturally-responsive and trauma-informed approach to addressing domestic violence. They developed training and programs for officers and community members to light the fire within each of them to foster personal and community wellness.

On March 24th and 25th, join the UCCM Police Service as...

New OACP Director

We are delighted to congratulate Chief Darcy Fleury of Thunder Bay Police Service on being elected as the OACP’s Zone 1 Director. Chief Fleury will continue the work of Chief Superintendent Bryan MacKillop (O.P.P.) in ensuring that our members in Northwestern Ontario continue to benefit from the OACP’s dedicated efforts in representing and advocating for the priorities of police leadership and members across the province.

OACP Zone Directors play a vital role in ensuring that the diverse issues...