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Police Chief Associations
Across Canada there are municipal, provincial and national Police Chief Associations. They serve a purpose beyond camaraderie to include the sharing of information, professional development and support, the collaborative development of integrated policies, research, and as a political lobby in support of policing issues, among other things.
Police Chief Associations provide cohesive leadership and a unified front in support of many policing issues in Canada.
As jurisdictional boundaries become blurred as a result of organized crime, the internet revolution and terrorism, it is critical that traditional policing organizations and practices adapt to the vastly changing world around them. Police Chiefs and their Associations are politically positioned to lead such a metamorphosis.
Although there are Police Chief Associations in every province in Canada, not all Police Chief Associations have an active web site, however, those that do are listed below for more detailed information. In addition, there are also a few International Police Chief Association links noted for access to further information.
Police Chief Association Links:
CACP - Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
- The CACP's extensive web site provides information on the Association's activities and position on a number of policing issues. The Association was founded in 1905 and known then as the Chief Constables Association of Canada and adopted its current name in the early 1950's. The CACP plays a leading role in policy development and research aimed at ensuring the safety and security of all Canadians. More....
AACP - Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police
- AACP provides a forum for the province's police chiefs, including independent departments, RCMP and First Nations to deal with provincial policing issues and to liaise with the Alberta government. More....
SACP - Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police
- The SACP goal is to provide leadership in the policing community and work closely with all levels of government on policing and public safety concerns. More....
OACP - Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
- The OACP is the province of Ontario's police chief association primarily deals with provincial policing issues and is the liaison with the CACP on national issues affecting the provincial police community. More....
ADPQ - Association des Directeurs de police du Quebec
- La mission de l’association consiste à « rassembler les dirigeants policiers et leurs partenaires afin de contribuer à l’amélioration de la sécurité des citoyens du Québec ». More....
FNCPA - First Nations Chiefs of Police Association
- The FNCPA provides a coordinated voice for First Nations Police Chiefs across Canada. One of the Associations objectives is to encourage the establishment of First Nation Police Services to provide effective and efficient police services to First Nation communities across Canada. More....
IACP - International Association of Chiefs of Police
- The IACP is likely the largest police chief association in the world with some 19,000 members. Although the majority of membership is from the U.S., there is significant representation from every continent. The IACP is a strong lobby voice in the U.S. and works to support policy development affecting public security and police services, and national security. More....
ACPO - The Association of Chief Officers (England, Wales and N. Ireland)
- ACPO is the voice of the police service and is an independent, professionally led strategic body who acts in the public interest, and in equal and active partnership with government, and the Association of Police Authorities. More....
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