Educational Courses

Where & When:

This is a virtual asynchronous course - available anytime.

Syllabus:

1. Review current OACP Fitness Appraiser program updates, policies, legal considerations, and best practices related to the administration of police fitness testing. 
2. Reinforce standardized event setup procedures, testing methodology, and candidate pre-screening requirements to ensure safe and consistent fitness assessments. 
3. Refresh knowledge of proper vital sign assessment techniques and recognize medical conditions that may impact an applicant's ability to safely participate in fitness testing. 
4. Maintain the integrity of the fitness assessment by reviewing common testing violations, candidate warnings, and standardized evaluation procedures. 
5. Strengthen understanding of the physiological principles supporting candidate screening and the role of vital signs in minimizing health and injury risks. 
6. Demonstrate continued competency in the administration of the OACP Fitness Assessment through successful completion of the course examination. 

Pre-Requisite:

• Valid First Aid and CPR.
• Participants must have attended and passed the OACP Fitness Shuttle Run Appraiser Course within the last 3 years.

Certification:

A certificate will be issued by TNT and OACP.

Dress:

Uniform or Business Casual

Registration:

Registration Fee: $150.00 + HST

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Constable Selection System (CSS) Training Course

October 5-9, 2026

York

Where:

Stonehaven
63 Eric T. Smith Way
Aurora, ON L4G 0Z6

When:

Start: Monday, October 5, 2026 - 8:00AM
End: Friday, October 9, 2026 - 4:00PM

Details:

The topics covered during the five-day course are as follows:

• Overview of the current OACP Certificate Testing process
• Outreach and Recruiting Initiatives
• Overview of the current CSS flow chart
• Indigenous Knowledge and the Local Focus Interview
• Diversity in Recruitment
• Bias Awareness in Recruitment
• Revised ECI questions and practice
• Updated Background
• Investigation Training

Pre-Requisites: Participants must have pre-authorization to attend by their Police Service Recruiting Supervisor
Assessment Standards: Full attendance and participation in small classes, small group work and practical exercises.
Dress: Uniform or Business Casual.
F&B: Breakfast, Morning/Afternoon Breaks, and Lunch will be provided.

Certificate will be issued by OACP.

Accommodations:

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Aurora
180 Goulding Ave, Aurora
$169 per night.

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Registration: 

Price: $700.00 + HST

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Where:

Halton Region Centre
1151 Bronte Rd.
Oakville, ON L6L 6R8

When:

Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 8:00AM to 3:30PM

Details:

This one-day training event has been developed specifically for Professional Standards investigators, supervisors (DSgts/Inspectors) and those responsible for oversight-related investigations and processes across Ontario police services. The day will provide attendees with valuable updates from Ontario's police oversight agencies and legal experts, as well as opportunities for networking and professional discussion with colleagues from across the province.

Training Highlights

Attendees will hear directly from senior leaders and subject matter experts representing Ontario's oversight and accountability landscape, including:

• Special Investigations Unit (SIU) – Update from Director Joseph Martino. 
• Law Enforcement Complaints Agency (LECA) – Presentation by Director Stephen Leach, Manager of Investigations Paul Black, Deputy Director Carla Goncalves, and Legal Coordinator Kathryn Chytuk. 
• Inspector General of Policing (IOP) – Update and discussion with Deputy Inspector Joe Maiorano. 
• Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) Legal Update – Presented by Sharon Wilmot, General Counsel, Peel Regional Police. 
• Defence Counsel Perspective – Presentation by Sandy Khehra, Defence Counsel, Toronto Police Association. 
• Interactive question-and-answer sessions throughout the day, including a panel discussion with legal counsel. 

In addition to the educational sessions, attendees will have opportunities to connect with Professional Standards personnel from police services across Ontario during breaks and the networking lunch along with a networking event, the night before (details to come).

Spaces are limited and attendees are encouraged to register early.  

We look forward to welcoming Professional Standards members from across Ontario for a day of learning, collaboration, and updates on the evolving oversight landscape.

Should you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to contact the OACP PSU/SIU Committee.

Accommodations:

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Oakville

Group rate of $189 can be booked below. 

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Registration:

Fee: $199.00 + HST

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Where:

Delta Waterloo
110 Erb Street West
Waterloo, ON N2L 0C6

Details:

In partnership with the OACP, the CCN (Corporate Communications Network) Executive hosts two training courses every year for those working in media and communication roles in Ontario police services.

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS

Full attendance and participation in classes, small and large group work and practical exercises.