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Created in 1951, the OACP is the voice of Ontario Police Leaders. We provide a channel for police leaders to share ideas and cooperatively create solutions. Our association is not-for-profit and we are based in Toronto.
Congratulations to Staff Superintendent John Goodman on being named the new Deputy Chief of Community Policing of Waterloo Regional Police Service!
Deputy Chief Designate Goodman joins Deputy Chief Jen Davis & Deputy Chief Eugene Fenton as the Service's 3rd Deputy Chief of Police.
We are proud to have police leaders like Waterloo Regional Police Service Chief Mark Crowell, one of our Vice-Presidents, at today’s Building Bridges Evidence-based Policing Conference. His presentation on Stratified Policing was tremendous. Check out this HQ article bit.ly/46Udtko
08.10.2025 19:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thank You to our Crisis and Strategic Communications Conference sponsors! We greatly value your ongoing support
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We are looking forward to welcoming our delegates next week for the #crisiscommunications Conference in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON! Two days of national and international experts, case studies, and vital strategies to navigate today's era of constant communication. We can't wait to see you there!
03.10.2025 19:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We're excited to attend the Ontario Police Services Recruitment Fair: Supporting Women in Policing!
Lindsay and Chelsea will be on hand to answer your questions about the OACP Certificate Process.
Register at tps.ca/careers
#WomenInPolicing #RecruitmentFair @oacp.bsky.social @tps.ca
A full house for our Drug Recognition & Enforcement Conference kicked off by Peel Reginal Police Constable Carmine Bonacci. We have 306 participants here! Great presentations from experts in the field of drug & alcohol-impaired driving detection and prosecution
01.10.2025 13:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, we celebrate the work of our colleagues @IPCOUnified, @OPP_News, & municipal police services on Indigenous Awareness training & other important initiatives that promote dialogue & understanding with Indigenous communities. #NDTR, #EveryChildMatters
30.09.2025 13:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, #OACP honours the history, cultures, & languages of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, & Métis peoples, & acknowledges the enduring impact of the residential school system. #NDTR, #TruthAndReconciliation, #EveryChildMatters
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The OACP is proud to support the Association of Black Law Enforcers & its Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala. We encourage all Ontario police services to be proudly represented at this great event. Thank you to Toronto Police Service & Toronto Police Association for hosting your support!
29.09.2025 13:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today, we honour Canadian police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow Canadians. The Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day is a day to remember & also also thank runners & riders on the National Peace Officers Memorial Run
28.09.2025 19:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Ontario’s police leadership welcome the expansion of the Basic Constable Training Program to protect Ontario communities. Thank you @TeamKerzner @ONsafety. bit.ly/3IJdHmo.
We’re hiring. Answer the Call. Get started here: www.itsacalling.ca
#Hiring #Career
Thank you & ride safe to all police members participating in the Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember September 24-27 ahead of the Canadian Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial in Ottawa. Honouring police heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Heros In Life.
27.09.2025 19:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The proposed Bill C-2 will enhanced Canada’s borders. Ontario’s police leaders believe this proposed federal legislation will addre a number of essential public safety needs to keep Canadians safe. bit.ly/3KHwPSg
27.09.2025 19:13 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Investigative genetic genealogy is helping solve cold cases & free the innocent—but it needs clear rules. Ontario’s Privacy Commissioner @ipcontario.bsky.social has outlined recommended guardrails to guide its responsible use.
Read more on our HQ Hub 👉 oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/gua...
OACP President Mark Campbell & Exec. Director Paul Pedersen attended Day 2 of #CACP2025. #PublicSafety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged the growing challenges police face as roles shift beyond enforcement to social services.
12.08.2025 16:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🚨 Police Leaders & Comms Pros!
Save the date: Oct 6–7, 2025
OACP Crisis & Strategic Comms Conf. is coming to #NiagaraFalls!
Join top experts for keynotes, case studies & must-know crisis strategies.
Register now at oacp.ca > Events
#CrisisCommunications
Honouring #MMIWG2S: The #LacSeulPoliceService has unveiled a striking new vehicle to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People — a moving tribute and call for justice, awareness, and #Reconciliation.
08.08.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congrats to Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan of @yrp.ca who was officially sworn in this week! With 27 years of service, he brings strong leadership to his new role. Best wishes from all of us at the #OACP.
08.08.2025 12:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The OACP congratulates Chief Brent Duguay on his appointment as Chief of Police for the Sault Ste. Marie Police.
With 30+ years of policing experience, Chief Duguay brings proven leadership to his new role. We look forward to working with him in this next chapter.
#OACP #SaultSteMarie
Ontario’s new Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard gives police near-real-time data on individuals out on bail for firearms offences — improving safety + enforcement.
Learn more in #HQMagazine: oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/bai...
#OACP #BailCompliance #PublicSafety
In our summer issue of HQ, explore how @tps.ca is supporting mental health from “hire to retire” with a data-driven wellness model.
Read more: oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/str...
How can #AI be used ethically in policing? Amanda Snook @royalroads.ca explores the challenges + opportunities in our latest guest blog.
Read it here: oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/the...
Excited to present at #IACP2025 in Denver!
Learn how 40+ Ontario police services, with @oacp.bsky.social, TNT, and SIGMA, built a modern, effective hiring system in just weeks.
Oct 18–21
Denver, CO
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#PoliceLeadership #OACP #TNT
Waterloo Regional PS is reimagining modern policing through its Stratified Policing Model, emphasizing prevention, early intervention & collaboration.
Explore the model in the latest issue of HQ Magazine:
oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/com...
#PublicSafety #PolicingInnovation #WRPS #OACP
#Congratulations to our latest #HeroesBeyondTheBadge!
This morning, at a ceremony @tps.ca 43 Division, the #OACP & OnStar presented Constables Oldfield, Petersen, Mantle & Bednarczyk with the award for the Young Women Empowerment Workshop.
Read more at OACP.ca > News.
In our latest issue of #HQMagazine,
Laurier Asst. Prof. Dr. Carolyn Greene takes a powerful look at how front-line officers are navigating the complex realities of homelessness, addiction, & mental health on Canadian streets.
oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/pol...
#OACP #CommunitySafety
In case you missed it, the Summer 2025 issue of HQ Magazine is out! It's filled with powerful stories & insights from across Ontario’s policing community. Thanks to all of our contributors who made this issue possible.
Read it online now at oacp.fthinker.ca
#OACP #PoliceLeadership
Ontario’s new Answer the Call campaign officially launched yesterday!
Read how this bold, province-wide initiative is opening new pathways into policing in our latest blog post by Letizia Trovato @tntconsulting.bsky.social
🔗 oacp.fthinker.ca/articles/ans...
#AnswerTheCall #OACP
Yesterday, Sharon Wilmot of Peel Regional Police was formally presented with the #OACP President’s Award of Merit in a special ceremony at PRP HQ with OACP Past-President Wilkie and Chief Duraiappah. Congratulations!
oacp.ca > News.
Congratulations to Deputy Chiefs Richard Paolini & Grant Davies on their new #leadership roles with the Brantford Police Service!
The OACP extends our best wishes as you begin this chapter and we look forward to working with you.
#OACP
Image credit: Brantford Police Service
