Check out our latest Blog on HQ Magazine: #OACP, TNT Justice Consultants & Sigma Assessment Systems (the Terrific Trio) Shine at IACP 2025 in Denver, Colorado, to learn about innovations in recruitment Link: bit.ly/4onwZN4

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign. This year, the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women focuses on ending Digital Violence. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse.

Ontario’s #police leaders were honoured to welcome Special Investigations Unit Director Joseph Martino to our 2025 Police CEOs Day. Effective police oversight is a critical element in ensuring public trust & legitimacy for our profession.

Congratulations to William Freeman on the announcement of his promotion to Deputy Chief of Police of the Sault St. Marie Police Service effective immediately. The #OACP looks forward to working with you and Chief Brent Duguay on important #police issues.

With the holiday season approaching, Chiefs of Police & Officers from the North Bay PS, OPP, Anishinabek PS, @sudburypolice.bsky.social @timminspolice.bsky.social, Sault St. Marie PS & UCCM Anishnabbe PS joined to launch #FestiveRide2025 in North Bay yesterday.

Special thank you to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation & our community partners for your support in today's event and for the work you do all year round in raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.

The #OACP was delighted to stand with police services in launching the provincial #FestiveRide2025. Thank you to Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira, OPP Chief Supt. Andre Phelps, & @tps.ca Supt. Catherine Jackson for your remarks & support of this very important campaign.

#OACP’s @Coutorocks10 & @GM’s Clyde Haggard joined @DeputyCraddock & Insp. Marc LeSage in @GardenRiver to present @APScops Constable Logan Lewis with the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award! @OnStar & #OACP are proud to honour this young officer's heroism. Media Release via link: bit.ly/4nWYFrT

Thank you, Chief Mark Crowell, for welcoming the latest group of communicators to the OACP Media Relations Officer course, hosted by Waterloo Regional Police Service. We look forward to welcoming this group to our Corporate Communications Network and Community of Practice! #CCN #Media

The OACP, in partnership with General Motors & OnStar Canada, is proud to recognize the heroic efforts of Constable Logan Lewis of the Anishinabek Police Service. Congratulations Cst. Lewis on being the latest recipient of the Heroes Beyond the Badge Award! @apscops #heroesbeyondthebadge

Congratulations to Chad Maxwell on his permanent appointment as the new Deputy Chief of the Cornwall Police Service effective Dec. 4. Deputy Maxwell has over 20 years of leadership and operational experience. He is well known is his community and we wish him continued success in his organization.

Remember them. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

The Ontario Forensic Investigators Association is excited to announce that Kristi Lee, creator & host of Canadian True Crime, Canada’s top-rated true crime podcast, will be a Main Hall Speaker at the 2026 OFIA Educational Conference. Copy the following link to register: bit.ly/49e7VnD

Justice reform and responsible bail practices help keep Ontario communities safe and protected. A fair, effective system benefits everyone. #CPWeek2025 #JusticeReform #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether

We are pleased to congratulate Chief Brent Duguay on being officially sworn in as Chief of Police of Sault St. Marie Police Service. Chief Duguay brings extensive experience to his new position, and we are glad to have him on our #policeleadership team!

Reducing victimization starts with awareness. Let’s take simple, smart steps to empower each other in keeping our own communities safe. #CPWeek2025 #OACP #WorkingTogether #preventionawareness

Local businesses are vital to safe communities, which is why police and businesses work together through partnerships and various safety initiatives to prevent theft, fraud & property crime. #CPWeek2025 #BusinessSafety #WorkingTogether

Preventing violence = supporting one another. Through awareness, we can reduce crimes against vulnerable individuals in our communities, neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and anywhere where someone in need requires support. #CPWeek2025 #CommunitySafety #WorkingTogether

Thank you to Police Services for supporting the #CPWeek2025! Thank you @deputydapat & Barry Horrobin for your important work as Co-Chairs of the OACP Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee. Follow the link for our kickoff media release: bit.ly/3WEGo7p

Today marks the official start of #CPWeek2025 and #crimepreventionmonth in ON! The theme is Working Together to Protect Ontario & the #oacp encourages community members to work together to keep neighbourhoods & online communities safe from crime.

Ontario’s Police Leaders Welcome Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. Meaningful reforms to the bail & sentencing systems protects victims, first responders & communities. Find the statement in the "News" section of our website - oacp.ca.

Communicating with our communities is vital to effective & accountable policing. But doing internal communications well is also important to supporting police members. Thank you to Toronto Police Service’s Evelyn Matthias for an informative presentation at the CCN meeting 👏🏾

Thank you to Natalie Clancy & Toronto Police Service’s communications team for hosting today’s OACP Corporate Communications Network meeting. Learning & sharing to ensure we effectively serve police services & Ontarians. Thanks to Special Investigations Unit’s Monica Hudon for her presentation!

We are grateful to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for partnering with us to host the 2025 OACP Alcohol, Gaming & Cannabis Seminar. We had 120+ dedicated police personnel building their skills in the areas of liquor, gaming, & drug enforcement at the @tps.ca College. 👏🏾

We’re so proud of our boys of October & are cheering on the @bluejaysbot.bsky.social as they take on the LA Dodgers in the World Series. As in policing, they showed that it takes a team to win! Toronto, Ontario, & Canada are right behind you, boys! #WANTITALL www.itsacalling.ca

. #OACP Exec Director Paul Pedersen was joined by TNT Justice Sr. Consultant Jeff McGuire and Sigma Assessment's Laura Johnson to deliver an insightful presentation at the #IACP2025 annual conference in Denver. We are proud to collaborate on a consistent and effective tool for hiring new officers.

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

Thank You to our Crisis and Strategic Communications Conference sponsors! We greatly value your ongoing support #AccidentSupportServicesLtd #BlackBerry #DeGrootSchoolofBusiness #GrantCustom #Keltech

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

🚨 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
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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.

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.

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 theiacpconference.org #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.