Update Bulletin
See here for all recent and upcoming updates regarding the OACP Certificate and Police Recruitment Process in Ontario
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OACP Extension Reminder
December 29th, 2020
- This is a reminder the OACP has granted a 6-month extension to all components completed within the year 2020. By purchasing a new OACP examination package, the certificate extension will be voided. More information can be found below the Update Bulletin.
- Re-Testing Policy
December 29th, 2020
- As of January 1st, all applicants will be eligible to conduct re-testing 2 months prior to their certificate expiry date. Applicants are now able to re-write their examinations at the 10-month period after they have been issued an OACP Certificate. This is to allow applicants time to maintain a valid OACP Certificate while they are actively within a recruitment process. These applicants will be required to obtain the re-testing package.
- Updated Medical Examination Package
December 29th, 2020
- The OACP continues to work with partners and stakeholders to improve and update our medical standards. Below the update bulletin contains the new medical package will illustrates updates to the Hearing Standards and new tools eligible for use regarding peripheral vision standards.
- Educational Requirement
November 27th, 2020
- A recent decision rendered by the Ministry of the Solicitor General has confirmed that section 83 subsection (f) of the Comprehensive Police Services Act will be delayed until January 1st, 2022. This means applicants will not be required to possess a college diploma or a university degree for the year of 2021. Further information will be provided at a later date. For any questions, please feel free to contact our support team
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TNT Certificate Transition (RCMP Process)
September 1st, 2020
- The RCMP is currently conducting a pilot project within the province of Ontario with the help of TNT and the OACP. The RCMP does currently accept the OACP Certificate and the OACP Certificate of Equivalency. Should you wish to apply to the RCMP, a TNT Certificate is not required.
If you are a current holder of a TNT Certificate but wish to apply to a police service within Ontario, please contact [email protected] for further directions.
Changes to OACP Equivalency Policy
We have developed a cost effective way for applicants who have not fully completed their ATS certificate (for police or special constable) to finish their process. If you fall into any of the categories below, you can obtain your OACP Certificate by proceeding with the Equivalency Package. In order to qualify for an OACP Certificate Equivalency Package, you must:
- Have been issued an OACP Equivalency Certificate in 2020 and
- Have at least one component as valid
Please be advised that if you hold a partially completed ATS certificate but did not conduct equivalency testing in 2020, you will be required to complete the full OACP package regardless of the status of your PATI testing.
Updated Medical Examination Package
The OACP continues to work with partners and stakeholders to improve and update our medical standards. This new package illustrates updates to the Hearing Standards and new tools eligible for use regarding peripheral vision standards.
OACP Extension Notice for all applicants who completed testing in 2020.
Due to the unfortunate circumstance regarding the 2020 Pandemic, the OACP has granted all applicants who have completed testing within 2020 an additional 6-months expiry time. The following notice below is only applicable to our applicants who conducted any form of OACP testing in the year of 2020.
Please see the following package for more information about the Extension
The New OACP Certificate Process
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About the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) created this website to deliver entry level testing for Police Officers and Special Constables within the Province of Ontario. As the voice of Ontario’s police leaders, the OACP is comprised of policing leaders and executives in Ontario and represents federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations policing services throughout the province. We have developed a testing system that effectively measures an applicant’s abilities and packaged that information so it may be provided to police services for supplementary use. The OACP is committed to providing fair, equitable, and inclusive testing that is aimed at ensuring that police applicants represent the full range of diversity in Ontario and are afforded every opportunity to pursue a policing career.
Wondering About How To Prepare For Our Assessments?
Click the button below to see an in-depth review of the assessments used in our process. This guide also offers study tips to help you prepare.
Considering a Career in Policing?
Policing as a profession is one of the most demanding yet rewarding careers in the world. As a police officer in Ontario, you will be given responsibility for public safety, the protection of property, and the maintenance of societal order. Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Preserving the peace
- Preventing crimes and assisting others in prevention
- Assisting victims of crime
- Apprehending and charging offenders and executing warrants
- Building trust and positive relationships with our communities
- Commitment to further developing and maintain those relationships with the community
A Police Officer is required to work various shifts that provide 24-hour service, 365 days of the year, including weekends and statutory holidays. Ontario residents and visitors, represent the full spectrum of diverse social identifies. Thus, police officers in our province must not only possess cultural knowledge, but also consistently demonstrate cultural competencies that will allow them to provide fair and equitable community safety. The ability of police officers to serve with distinction, given all the challenges of a dynamic society, is one of the many reasons that Canada is among the best places to live and work in. To find out more, please see our “Become a Police Officer” page.
Special Constable and Other Justice Practitioners
Special Constables and Justice Practitioners working in related justice fields are very important to public safety and community well-being in Ontario. The OACP has partnered with other justice agencies to offer the OACP Certificate to assess suitability of applicants in related justice professions.
Accessibility/Accommodations
The OACP in all its services is committed to full compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accordingly, we are prepared to provide support and alternatives that address the accessibility and accommodation needs of any police or special constable applicant. Should you require accessibility support or have an accommodation need, please contact us for assistance through our “Contact Us” page.
