Educational Courses

Hearing Officers Course

The OACP Hearing Officers Committee offers a five-day training course entitled Introduction to PSA Adjudication. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, this year the course is being held virtually with the exception of a one-day mock hearing.

The course will be held December 7-11, 2020

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 a post-course written 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). If candidates do not complete the post-course written assignment within the designated timeframe then the course will be deemed not completed and respective agencies will be notified.

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.

For more information, please contact Darron Knebel at events@oacp.ca.   

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. 

Media Relations Officers Course