Back to SearchThe OACP is once again proud to partner with Blue Line Magazine to bring police leaders and members to the OACP & Blue Line Expo and Professional Development Day, on Thursday, April 29, 2026, at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON.
The event will feature sessions curated for all ranks and a trade show floor showcasing the newest products, technologies, services, and solutions for procurement professionals, senior police leaders, and other members of the policing, first responder, and security communities.
Complementing the trade show, a professional development program will feature panels of provincial police leaders discussing current challenges and emerging solutions facing the policing profession.
Panel Schedule:
10:30 AM: Leading with purpose: Cultivating adaptive leadership and culture in complex times
In an era of rapid social change, evolving public expectations and complex social pressures, policing leadership is no longer just about strategy; it’s about culture. We will explore how modern public safety leaders build and sustain adaptive, resilient and inclusive organizations that embrace change, prioritize wellness, uphold equity and model accountability at every level.
Speakers:
- Chief Jim MacSween, York Regional Police
- Chief Peter Moreira, Durham Regional Police Service
Moderator: Paul Pedersen, OACP Executive Director
11:15 AM: Policing Priorities In Partnership With Government
Public safety challenges increasingly cut across municipal, provincial and federal lines, from community safety and mental health response to organized crime, cyber threats and critical infrastructure protection. How can police leaders effectively align policing priorities with broader public safety objectives, coordinate initiatives across jurisdictions and implement consistent, province-wide standards while maintaining operational independence and community responsiveness?
Speakers:
- Chief Mark Campbell, Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service
- Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
Moderator: Paul Pedersen, OACP Executive Director
12:00 PM: Trust Under Pressure: Crisis Leadership, Internal Alignment And Public Communication
In moments of crisis, how police leaders communicate and act internally is just as critical as what is said publicly. High-stakes incidents place extraordinary pressure on officers, supervisors and executives alike, and leadership decisions made before, during and after these moments directly shape member trust, organizational cohesion and public confidence. Here, we’ll explore the responsibility of police leaders to lead their people while communicating with their communities.
Speakers:
- Deputy Chief Scott Gee, Kingston Police Service
- Meaghan Gray, Chief Communications Officer, Toronto Police Association
- Jackie Penman, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager at Hamilton Police Service
Moderator: Paul Pedersen, OACP Executive Director
Attendees will benefit from the unique networking opportunity this new partnership brings. This event is geared towards:
- Chiefs of Police and Command Staff
- Police service procurement staff
- Customs officers
- Police officers: military, local, municipal, provincial, federal, and Indigenous
- Federal and provincial corrections officers
- Security professionals
- Fire chiefs and other fire department personnel
Admission is free, so sign up today to attend Canada’s largest law enforcement expo and professional development conference. Click here for more information or email events@annexbusinessmedia.com.
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