Back to SearchDuring Police Week, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) encourages all police services to highlight their service, people, and many accomplishments. Starting in 1970, Police Week coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15. We want to celebrate community partnerships. All of us – police, communities, government, businesses, and ordinary citizens – must work together when it comes to public safety, crime prevention, and community engagement.
The OACP is pleased to announce that this year’s annual provincial Police Week campaign will be held from Sunday, May 10 to Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The provincial theme for 2026 is “Protecting Ontario through Service.” This year’s theme provides an opportunity to highlight the important work police services do to protect Ontario. It also celebrates policing as a profession and emphasizes how police services work in collaboration with community partners to continue to keep our province safe.
The annual Police Week in Ontario is sponsored by the OACP and the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. It is part of the National Police Week led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
The OACP is encouraging all police services in Ontario to utilize all resources available in support of Police Week.
Please make sure to use the hashtag #PoliceWeekON.
A toolkit has been developed to help support this public awareness campaign. The 2026 Police Week promotional materials can be downloaded below:
All Chiefs Memo - Police Week 2026
Ministry Social Media Submission Template - Police Week 2026
2026 Police Week Facebook Post - English
2026 Police Week Facebook Post - French
2026 Police Week X Post - English
2026 Police Week X Post - French
For Key Messages related to Police Week, please contact Larissa Pereira at lpereira@oacp.ca.
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