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YRP & City of Vaughan Recognized with OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Blue Mountains, ON - The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is proud to announce that York Regional Police and the City of Vaughan have been awarded the OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award for their collaborative and innovative work on Operation Silent Night.

Launched in response to the growing threat of illegal and dangerous car rallies in Vaughan, Operation Silent Night represents a comprehensive and highly effective approach to traffic safety,...

Collectively Driving Police Leadership: The OACP's 2025 - 2030 Strategic Plan

View and download the OACP's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan here.

Police Leaders from Across Ontario to Gather for OACP’s 2025 Annual Conference

For Immediate Release: Friday, June 20, 2025

Toronto, ON - Police leaders from across Ontario will gather in The Blue Mountains, Ontario for the 2025 Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s Annual Conference from June 22 to 25, 2025. The theme of this year’s event is "Future Proofing Police Organizations: It Starts With You."

The conference will officially kickoff at the Blue Mountain Resort with an Opening Ceremony on Monday, June 23 at 8 a.m. featuring welcomes from Premier Doug Ford and...

New Blog Post - Justice and Motivation: Why It Matters How We Label Violent Acts

Jean Turner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has authored a new blog post on the HQ Hub in which she explores how the terminology used to describe violent acts, such as “hate crime” or “terrorism,” can influence public perception, legal outcomes, and policy decisions. Sadly, as hate crimes continue to rise, it’s crucial to examine the implications of these labels on justice and community safety. Give her blog post a read here and let us know your thoughts.

OACP Responds to Inspector General of Policing’s Spotlight Report on Public Order Units

MEDIA RELEASE Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Responds to Inspector General of Policing’s Spotlight Report on Public Order Units

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2025

(Toronto, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) today responded to the Inspector General of Policing’s release of the Spotlight Report – Policing of Protests and Major Events: Public Order Maintenance in Ontario.

“Public Order Units play a crucial role in keeping Ontario communities safe. Having highly trained...