Educational Courses

Professional Standards Investigator Course

The OACP Professional Standards & SIU Committee offers a four-day training course entitled the Professional Standards Investigator Course. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, this year the course is being held virtually.

The course will be held June 21-24, 2021

Course instruction includes:

• Role of the Professional Standards Investigator

• Managing PSA Investigations

• Navigating the Police Disciplinary System

• Interviewing Police Officers

• Risk Management and Civil Liability

• PSA Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

• Charter of Rights in Criminal and PSA Investigations

• Case Studies

Delegates are evaluated throughout the course.  To successfully complete this course, candidates must complete an online open book written exam.

Class size is limited to 30 people. 2 positions per service. Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Hearing Officers Course

The OACP Hearing Officers Committee offers a five-day training course entitled Introduction to PSA Adjudication.

Where:

Toronto Police College

70 Birmingham Street

Etobicoke, ON

M8V 2Z5

When:

The course will be held December 6-10, 2021

Course instruction includes:

• Overview of Parts II.1 and V PSA – Public Complaints
• Overview of Part V PSA – Internal Complaints
• Legal and Evidentiary Issues, and Relevant Legislation
• Principles Governing Dispositions
• Role of the Adjudicator & Conducting a PSA Hearing
• Writing Rulings/Decisions (motions, judgements, dispositions)

There is a considerable review of the relevant procedures, legislation and case law through several mock police disciplinary tribunal hearings. Some pre-course and post-course work is required.

Evaluation of Learning:

Delegates are evaluated throughout the course.  To successfully complete this course, candidates must complete an assignment based on course instruction and on a case study presented in a PSA Mock Tribunal Hearing Exercise as assessed by members of the OACP Hearing Officer Committee and course facilitator(s). In order to successfully complete the course candidates must attend and participate fully during the entire five day course.

Eligibility Criteria and Candidate Selection:

The legislative requirements to be a hearing officer are set out in section 94 (1) of the Police Services Act.  Specifically, for this course, the rank of inspector or higher, and approved by the Chief of Police or Commissioner of the OPP. Note: Candidates at the rank of Staff Sergeant may participate with written approval of the Chief of Police or Commissioner of the OPP, and approval of the OACP Hearing Officer Committee. Due to current Provincial Regulations, all participants must be able to provide proof of double vaccination.

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Leadership Forum

The Leadership Forum is a learning opportunity that allows Ontario police personnel to discuss, explore, and exchange ideas on areas of mutual concern/interest in the field of law enforcement leadership and administration. This forum is designed to address practical, operational issues, and provide participants with the tools they need to deal with leadership challenges impacting their organizations. Whether you are a senior officer, frontline personnel or civilian manager, this is your opportunity to engage with your follow police leaders on some of the most critical, contemporary policing issues today.

The program features areas of discussion on tactical issues, security and public safety, and police service challenges from many of our dedicated colleagues and current police leaders.

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Media Relations Officers Course

Where:

Waterloo Regional Police Service

515 Riverbend Drive

Kitchener, ON

N2K 3S3

When:

The course will be held May 9-13, 2022

Accommodation Information:

Accommodations must be booked separately. A block of rooms has been reserved at:

Delta Hotel Waterloo

110 Erb Street West

Waterloo, ON

N2L 0C6

For more details and to book, click here.

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-Course:

Completion of reading and exercise on OHRC.

Assessment Standards:

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

Certification:

Certificate will be issued by OACP.

Class Size:

Maximum of 20 participants.

Dress:

Uniform or Business Attire.

Registration Fee:

SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who has registered!

The OACP’s Constable Selection System will host a one-day workshop for previously trained CSS Background Investigators. The day centers around updates to current practices and documents and will include: an overview of the TNT certificate, fitness testing, the updated Essential Competency Interview, diversity in recruitment, the updated Pre-Background Questionnaire, social media searches and home/work visits. The course is not meant to replace the current CSS Background Investigation Course. It will be a “refresher” for currently trained backgrounders and will allow for networking and conversations around shared practices.

Where:

Niagara Regional Police Service

5700 Valley Way
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 1X8

When:

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Accommodation Information:

Accommodations must be booked separately. A block of rooms has been reserved at:

DoubleTree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton - Niagara Falls

6039 Fallsview Boulevard

Niagara Falls, ON

L2G 3V6

For more details and to book, click here.

Certification:

Certificate will be issued by OACP.

Class Size:

Maximum of 40 participants.

Dress:

Uniform or Business Attire.

Registration Fee:

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The OACP’s Constable Selection System will host a one-day workshop for previously trained CSS Background Investigators. The day centers around updates to current practices and documents and will include: an overview of the TNT certificate, fitness testing, the updated Essential Competency Interview, diversity in recruitment, the updated Pre-Background Questionnaire, social media searches and home/work visits. The course is not meant to replace the current CSS Background Investigation Course. It will be a “refresher” for currently trained backgrounders and will allow for networking and conversations around shared practices.

Where:

Best Western Parkway Inn & Conference Centre

1515 Vincent Massey Drive
Cornwall, Ontario

K6H 5R6

When:

The workshop will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Certification:

Certificate will be issued by OACP.

Class Size:

Maximum of 40 participants.

Dress:

Uniform or Business Attire.

Registration Fee:

REGISTER NOW