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NRPS's Cst. Dumont & Cst. Elia Awarded 2026 OACP Indigenous Community Collaboration Excellence Award

Media Release Niagara Regional Police Service’s Constable Mitch Dumont & Constable Frank Elia Awarded the 2026 OACP Excellence in Indigenous Community Collaboration Award

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026

(Niagara, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Constable Mitch Dumont and Constable Frank Elia of the Niagara  Regional Police Service are the recipients of the 2026 OACP Excellence in Indigenous Community Collaboration Award.

This award recognizes...

S/Sgt. Vandenbrink,PRP, Awarded 2026 OACP Excellence in Community Safety, and Crime Prevention Award

Media Release Staff Sergeant Justin Vandenbrink, Peel Regional Police, Awarded the 2026 OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime Prevention

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026

(Niagara, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Justin Vandenbrink, Peel Regional Police (PRP), has been awarded the 2026 OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime Prevention.

This award is presented in recognition of...

Ottawa Police Service Sergeant Craig Roberts Awarded the 2026 OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award

Media Release Ottawa Police Service Sergeant Craig Roberts Awarded the 2026 OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026

(Niagara, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to award the 2026 OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award to Sergeant Craig Roberts of the Ottawa Police Service.

This award is presented to an individual or police organization that creates, develops, and implements a highly successful traffic safety program in Ontario.

Sergeant...

Chief Peter Moreira of the Durham Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

Media Release Chief Peter Moreira of the Durham Regional Police Service Becomes New OACP President

For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026

(Niagara, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that Chief Peter Moreira of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has been officially named as the association’s President for the 2026-2027 term. Chief Moreira was formally sworn into office during a ceremony at the OACP’s Annual General Meeting today. He succeeds Chief...

OACP Appoints Maria Henein Director of Strategic Stakeholder & Government Relations

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Henein as its new Director of Strategic Stakeholder & Government Relations.

Maria brings a wealth of experience to this role, having served in senior positions across the Ontario Public Service. In joining the OACP, she brings not only deep expertise in government relations and stakeholder engagement, but also a strong commitment to collaboration and public service. As Director of Strategic...