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Supporting Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has endorsed Bill 274, Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure Act, 2021, a Private Members Bill proposed by MPP Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines) also known as Clare’s Law. In Canada, intimate partner violence accounts for one-quarter of all police-reported violent crimes.

 Equally concerning is the fact that, on average, 70 victims are murdered each year by their intimate partners. These victims are usually women and it is estimated that...

New Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director

Congratulations to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) on the selection of its new Executive Director, Ms. Aviva Rotenberg. She will assume the leadership of our national association on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Ms. Rotenberg comes to the CACP from the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) where she devoted 15 years of her career in supporting the goals and objectives of the association as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and as a past Director of Professional Development.

OACP VP Chief Duraiappah to Headline Virtual Luncheon

Chief Nishan Duraiappah will be the featured speaker at this year’s Safe City Mississauga 10th annual Justice Luncheon on April 27, 2021, from 11:45 am-1:00 pm EST. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the health and safety of attendees the event will be online. Prior to the event, ticket buyers will be sent a unique link to access the event.

Funds raised from registration will go directly to supporting Safe Mississauga programs and services and 100% of the registration fee is eligible for a...

Seeking the Safe Return of Recruits to the Ontario Police College

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Police Association of Ontario (PAO), and the Toronto Police Association (TPA) have worked together to provide the Ministry of the Solicitor General with some recommendations on how to keep recruits and staff at the Ontario Police College (OPC) safe while ensuring the completion of the Basic Constable Training (BCT).

The three Associations are supporting a restart date of April 12 provided the Southwestern Public Health Unit (SWPHU) also...

The Constable Selection System Continues to Evolve

The OACP’s Constable Selection System (CSS) continues to evolve to meet the recruiting needs of police services and candidates for Police Constable positions. A critical component of ensuring the CSS meets these needs is providing opportunities for recruitment personnel to provide input on their experiences with the system. That is why we are hosting another Zoom meeting with our CSS team and recruitment personnel on April 8.

Please note that we have posted a new list of frequently asked questions...