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We Remember

Ontario’s police community will be joined by political leaders and members of the public  on Sunday, May 7, 2023 for this year’s Ontario Police Memorial Ceremony of Remembrance. The 24th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance will commence at 11:00 a.m. at Queen’s Park in Toronto.

We encourage all police services to support this important Ceremony of Remembrance. Should you have any questions, please contact Jason Tomlinson at (416) 277-2899.

2023 Police Week (#PoliceWeekON)

During Police Week, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) encourages all police services to highlight their service, people, and many accomplishments. Starting in 1970, Police Week coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15. We want to celebrate community partnerships. All of us – police, communities, government, businesses, and ordinary citizens – must work together when it comes to public safety, crime prevention, and community...

Ontario Getting More Boots on the Ground by Making it Easier to Recruit and Train Police Officers

NEWS RELEASE

April 25, 2023

Office of the Premier

Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages. 

TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier for police services across the province to recruit and train more police officers by removing tuition fees for the Basic Constable Training program at the Ontario Police College (OPC) and immediately expanding the number of recruits that can be trained each year.

“Ontario is grateful to the...

Recent Educational Events

Media Relations Officer Course in Waterloo!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Ontario Media Relations Officer Network (OMRON) hosted another successful Media Relations Officers (MRO) Course in  Waterloo April 17 to 20, 2023. A total of 22 participants received expert training on media relations and communications. We thank Director of Corporate Affairs Cherri Greeno and the Waterloo Regional Police Service for hosting this important training opportunity on behalf of...

2023 Drug Recognition and Enforcement Conference!

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce that the 2023 Drug Recognition and Enforcement Conference will be taking place on September 27-28, 2023 at the Toronto Congress Center, 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON. There will be a fantastic line-up of keynote speakers from the U.S., which includes:

• Jermaine Galloway – a devoted, passionate man who cares about America’s (and beyond) youth and communities. That passion informs what he does with Tall Cop Says StopTM.
• Corporal...