Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police

Name

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police

Legal name

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police

Website

https://oacp.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Professional Association Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Law enforcement association
• Police leadership development
• Police certification testing
• Police recruitment services
• Professional policing training

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto, Ontario

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The OACP generates revenue through membership fees from police chiefs and senior police leaders across Ontario police services.
2. Conference and Event Fees: Revenue from annual conferences, professional development events, and training programs including the Certificate in Executive Police Leadership, Certified Municipal Manager Program, and various courses.
3. OACP Certificate Testing: The OACP Certificate costs $250 CAD plus tax and is valid for one year. Re-testing is available after ten months. This standardized pre-screening tool is mandatory for many Ontario police services.
4. Sponsorships and Partnerships: Revenue from conference sponsorships including various partnership tiers (Chief Partner, Deputy Chief Partner, Superintendent Partner, Inspector Partner) and session partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The OACP is a professional membership association that advocates on behalf of Ontario's police chiefs and senior police leaders, provides professional development through conferences and leadership programs, and administers the OACP Certificate — a standardized mandatory pre-screening assessment for prospective police officers. It also operates the Constable Selection System (CSS), delivers training programs including the Certificate in Executive Police Leadership and Rotman Police Leadership Program, and runs the "Answer the Call" recruitment campaign to attract new police candidates across Ontario.

Product overview

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police operates as a professional membership organization providing a suite of programs and services to support police leadership and professional development across Ontario. The core offerings include the OACP Certificate (a mandatory pre-screening assessment for police recruits), the Constable Selection System, and the Answer the Call recruitment campaign portal. Professional development is delivered through the Certificate in Executive Police Leadership, Certified Municipal Manager Program, and Rotman Police Leadership Program. The association organizes annual conferences and events, publishes the Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, runs public safety campaigns, and operates the Police Cooperative Purchasing Group for member services. The organization does not offer a software-as-a-service product but rather serves as a coordinating body for police services, offering assessment tools, educational programs, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OACP Certificate A standardized pre-screening assessment tool administered by the OACP that is mandatory for many police services in Ontario. Includes cognitive and personality tests, fitness evaluation, and medical documentation. Built for prospective police officer candidates seeking to qualify for recruitment across Ontario.
• Constable Selection System (CSS) A standardized selection process for police constable candidates in Ontario, coordinated by the OACP. It serves as the unified recruitment pipeline framework used by Ontario police services.
• Certificate in Executive Police Leadership A professional development program for police executives offered by the OACP. Designed for senior police leaders seeking advanced leadership credentials.
• Certified Municipal Manager Program A certification program for municipal managers related to police leadership and management. Designed for managers working within Ontario police services.
• Rotman Police Leadership Program A leadership development program delivered in partnership with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Built for senior police leaders seeking executive-level leadership training.
• OACP Annual Conference Annual conference bringing together Ontario police leaders for professional development, networking, and awards recognition. Attracts over 200 delegates including leadership seminars, awards, and networking opportunities.
• Police CEO Day A professional development event focused on executive leadership for police chiefs. Designed for senior police executives.
• Answer the Call Recruitment Campaign A recruitment marketing campaign and portal (jobs.oacp.ca) helping prospective candidates find careers in policing across Ontario. Built for prospective police officer candidates and includes job descriptions, FAQs, service finder, and OACP Certificate information.
• Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being (JCSWB) An academic journal for sharing emerging research on community safety and well-being topics. Published in partnership with academic institutions for emerging research in community safety.
• Police Cooperative Purchasing Group (PCPG) A cooperative purchasing initiative enabling member police services to access volume discounts on equipment and services. Built for member Ontario police services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 delegates at Annual Conference
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NicheRMS365coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chief Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides NicheRMS365 technology solutions for law enforcement records management.
• Motorola SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chief Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides mission-critical communications and security solutions for public safety.
• SmartServe OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chief Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides responsible service training and certification for Ontario's hospitality industry.
• AXONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chief Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides technology solutions for law enforcement including body cameras and evidence management.
• Triton VerifyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Deputy Chief Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides background screening and verification services.
• Accident Support Services International Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Deputy Chief Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides accident reporting and support services for police and insurance industry.
• Canadian Bankers Association (CBA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Superintendent Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Represents Canada's banks and promotes household financial safety.
• Johnstone & Cowling LLPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Superintendent Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Law firm specializing in police legal services.
• InTime SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Superintendent Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides workforce management solutions for law enforcement.
• Consilium Public Sector ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Inspector Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides consulting services for public sector organizations.
• ThinkOnminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Inspector Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides secure cloud solutions for Canadian government and public sector.
• Netskope Canada Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Inspector Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Provides cloud security and data protection solutions.
• Wilfrid Laurier UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Session Partner for the 2024 Annual Conference. Academic institution providing educational programs including InnovateON.ca for police training.
• Tourism LondonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Conference venue sponsor for the 2024 Annual Conference in London, Ontario.
• Ontario GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for the 'Answer the Call' recruitment marketing campaign, providing funding and support for police recruitment across Ontario.
• Police Association of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicing partner in the 'Answer the Call' recruitment marketing campaign representing police associations across Ontario.
• Ontario Association of Police Services BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicing partner in the 'Answer the Call' recruitment marketing campaign representing police services boards across Ontario.
• Indigenous Police Chiefs of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicing partner in the 'Answer the Call' recruitment marketing campaign representing Indigenous police chiefs in Ontario.
• Ontario Provincial Police AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicing partner in the 'Answer the Call' recruitment marketing campaign representing OPP officers.
• Toronto Police AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicing partner in the 'Answer the Call' recruitment marketing campaign representing Toronto police officers.
• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level association partnership for collaboration on national police issues and standards.
• Ontario Police CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Basic Constable Training (12-week program) for recruits hired by Ontario police services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): The largest global professional association for law enforcement leaders, offering a much broader portfolio of training, certification, and policy resources. Comparable in mandate (advocacy, training, standards) but operates at international scale and overlaps OACP's role.

Direct peers

• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP): The national-level peer of OACP representing police chiefs across Canada. Operates as a professional membership association for senior police leaders with analogous advocacy, professional development, and policy influence functions, but at the federal/national scope rather than provincial.
• Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police: Another provincial chiefs-of-police association in Canada with the same mandate (advocacy, professional development, conferences) and similar revenue mix. Directly comparable in scope and operating model to OACP.
• Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP): Provincial police chiefs' association serving Alberta, structurally identical to OACP with membership dues, annual conferences, training programs, and advocacy on policing policy. Direct comparability in mandate, scale, and revenue model.
• British Columbia Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP): Provincial police chiefs' association in British Columbia with the same membership association model, advocacy role, and conference/training revenue streams as OACP. Closely comparable in structure and member composition.

Emerging players

• Police Association of Ontario (PAO): Represents rank-and-file police officers in Ontario rather than chiefs, but is a partner in OACP's "Answer the Call" recruitment campaign. Comparable as a policing-focused Ontario membership association with overlapping member audiences but a different constituency (officers vs. executives).

Others

• Canadian Police Association (CPA): National association representing police officers (rather than chiefs) across Canada. Comparable as a policing-focused membership association engaged in advocacy and member services, but distinct in constituency and not a direct competitor to OACP.

Regional players

• California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA): U.S. state-level peer serving California police chiefs with training, advocacy, and conference offerings. Structurally analogous to OACP but operates in a different jurisdiction with no direct competition given geographic boundaries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/OACPOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/OACPOfficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/OACPOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontario-association-of-chiefs-of-police

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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