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Register for the 2022 Evidence-Based Policing Conference

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), the Cambridge Centre for Evidence-based Policing CCEBP, and the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) are pleased to partner on a 4-day conference focused on Evidence-Based Policing (EBP). The conference will take place virtually from February 15 to 18, 2022.

During this conference, you will join with other police professionals to gain expert insights on the evolution of EBP from prominent Canadian, American, and other EBP...

Academic Study focusing on Law Enforcement - Seeking Participants

Subject: Academic Study focussing on law enforcement- Seeking Participants

Abstract.

The age demographic makeup of Canada is changing. In 2015 there was a shift in our demographics such that there are more persons age 65 and older than teenagers. It is projected this trend will continue well into 2046.[1]

Police services are often the first point of contact with respect to the victimization of the elderly. These issues are often complex and complicated. Yet, there has been little research and court...

Register Today for the 2022 Evidence-Based Policing Virtual Conference

Following our highly successful virtual conference in February 2021, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Cambridge Centre for Evidence-Based Policing (CCEBP) are pleased to partner with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on this 4-day virtual conference focused on Evidence-Based Policing (EBP).

As police professionals worldwide navigate complex and challenging socio-political climates, police leaders at every rank and position need to understand how EBP...

H.Q. Magazine: Arriving Soon!

The Winter 2021/22 issue of H.Q. Magazine will be arriving in your mailbox soon. In this issue, you will find articles on:

• Data Mining: Turning Digital Evidence from a Liability into an Asset
• Building Community Trust
• An Interview with 2021 OACP President’s Award of Merit, Jacqueline Edwards
• What (We Think) We Know About Body Cams
• Leading From the Inside-out
• Safe Justice
• Message from OACP President Gary Conn

Have an interest in writing for the OACP’s official magazine? Contact Joe Couto at media@oacp.ca or...

Nominate a Hero Behind the Badge Today!

Do you know a police officer or civilian personnel who deserves to be recognized for their excellent work in their community? Then nominate them for our “Heroes Beyond the Badge” program.

The OACP and OnStar Canada believe that our police officers, civilian personnel, special constables, and everyone who works in a police organization deserves to be acknowledged for going above and beyond in their work. We believe most Ontarians are eager to meet our police professionals, and we cannot and should...