Educational Courses

OMRON Conference - Sept 14-15, 2023

*FOR OMRON MEMBERS ONLY*

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Corporate Communications is proud to host the next OMRON Conference on Sept 14-15, 2023. 

Where:

Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront
208 St Mary's River Drive
Sault Ste. Marie, ON 

Registration:

Registration is free, but you still need to register.

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Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been set aside at Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront! 

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Agenda

The agenda will be sent to those who register closer to the Conference.

Professional Standards Investigator Course *COMING SOON*

The OACP Professional Standards & SIU Committee offers a four-day training course entitled the Professional Standards Investigator Course.

The next Course offering will be advised soon.

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

The next Course offering will be advised soon.

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. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

TOPICS:

• Media relations basics
• Communications: it's not just media anymore!
• Legal issues impacting law enforcement and justice organizations (incl. public disclosure, rules of engagement, Freedom of Information and professional standards issues)
• News release writing 101
• What journalists look for
• Media tools at your disposal
• Integrating social media into traditional media relations
• Broadcast media (intensive, before-the-camera training)
• Crisis communications and special events management
• Visit to a television station to observe a live news cast

PRE-REQUISITES:

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS

CERTIFICATION

CLASS SIZE

DRESS

REGISTRATION

Registration fee includes, each day - Breakfasts, AM Coffee Breaks, and Lunches.

2023 CSS Training Course, Sept 11-15 - Hosted by York Regional Police

Where:

Stonehaven Banquet Hall
63 Eric T. Smith Way
Aurora, ON

When:

Sept 11^th-15^th, 2023

Accommodation Information:

A block of rooms were originally placed at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora. The blocked was released on June 1st, 2023. To accommodate those who were unable to register and secure accommodations, another block of rooms were secured at:

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Aurora

180 Goulding Avenue

Aurora, ON

$179 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Please book your room by August, 10^th 2023, to receive the preferred rate.

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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

Assessment Standards:

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

Certification:

Certificate will be issued by OACP.

Dress:

Uniform or Business Casual.

Registration fee includes lunch daily.
Registration deadline is August 31^st, 2023. 

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