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HQ Magazine HUB

Have you checked out the new articles on our HQ Magazine Hub? The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) has developed its HQ AnswerApps Digital Magazine system, a mobile, responsive version created by AnswerApps featuring articles from HQ Magazine and other digital articles from police personnel and organizations on some of the most exciting and innovative initiatives from police professionals across our province. 

HQ magazine is following the trend, and the user shift to mobile, which...

Get Ready to Nominate for the OACP Annual Awards

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) will soon be accepting nominations for our 2023 Annual Awards. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the impressive work of your colleague(s) and/or team. All awards are open to Ontario police service member(s)(sworn or civilian), team, or initiative.

Here is a list of the OACP Awards:

• OACP Traffic Safety Excellence Award
• OACP Award of Excellence in Community Safety, Wellness, and Crime Prevention
• OACP/OMRON Catherine Martin Award of...

OACP Staffing Announcement

Sharon Seepersad
Promoted to 
Director of Administration and Member Services 

January 9, 2023 

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sharon Seepersad to the position of Director of Administration and Member Services. In her new position, Sharon will take on a senior administrative leadership role and be responsible for ensuring the OACP continues to provide excellent member services to senior police leaders in federal, provincial, municipal, and...

Statement: Release of Violent Offenders on Firearms-related Charges and Impact on Community Safety

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police 

Statement on the Release of Violent Offenders on Firearms-related Charges and
the Impact on Community Safety 

December 29, 2022 

On behalf of police leaders across Ontario, the Board of Directors of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) expresses its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala, who was recently murdered during a tragic, disturbing, and preventable event that deeply touched police...

Det. Cst. Cristobal Brea is November's Heroes Beyond the Badge Award Winner

We honour Detective Constable Cristobal Brea of the Hamilton Police Service’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit. While investigating a tip received by the National Child Exploitation Crime Centre, Detective Constable Brea identified a suspect who worked and volunteered with children. By following up on successive clues, Detective Constable Brea determined the suspect was directly involved in child exploitation. Through sharp observation and careful investigation, Detective Constable Brea helped...