Police are increasingly in the spotlight and constantly second guessed. Actions are filmed, and police are tried in the court of media opinion based on half the story. Activist groups want to isolate and defund police services. Police are asked to be mental health workers first. Our bail and parole systems are badly broken, with criminals back on the street before the paperwork is filed.
HQ's Comms Hub, Jan 13, 2025
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, policing might be the perfect path for you. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Constable Selection System (CSS) emphasizes qualities such as integrity, honesty, and a commitment to public safety, qualities that resonate with those driven to serve. However, it is more than just enforcing the law.
HQ's Comms Hub, Dec 9, 2024
On June 1, 2024, a new chapter began in Ontario’s approach to police recruitment with the launch of the Personality Research Form – Revised (PRF-R) for Policing. Developed by SIGMA Assessment Systems in partnership with TNT Justice Consultants and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP),
HQ's Comms Hub, Nov 18, 2024
Ironically, not understanding your strengths can amplify your weaknesses by leading you to hold back when the potential for your impact is greatest. This problem is compounded by the premium we tend to put on humility. For fear of coming across as arrogant, we hold back even more, but the result can be that we leave important opportunities for serving others on the table.
HQ's Comms Hub, Oct 7, 2024
I had trouble figuring out where to begin this year’s renewed version of the Police Leadership Program. The challenge was too many options. The leadership issues in policing today range all the way, for example, from community mental health to organizational budgeting to technical skill development.
HQ's Comms Hub, Aug 29, 2024
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HQ Summer 2024, Jun 7, 2024
Chiefs of police and other senior police leaders are often asked, “what keeps you up at night? ”
HQ Summer 2024, Jun 6, 2024
Modern policing is complex. Whether mediating a dispute or managing a crisis, it’s a job that not only requires a deep understanding of the law and society, but also the ability to lead with confidence and compassion.
HQ Summer 2024, Jun 6, 2024
Creating a workplace environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from harassment and discrimination is an ongoing priority for ontario police services. However, services face systemic challenges in their efforts to prevent these negative behaviours, effectively address them, and change their culture.
HQ Summer 2024, Jun 6, 2024
Building a defendable program
HQ Summer 2024, Jun 6, 2024
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HQ Magazine Winter 2024, Feb 1, 2024
As police leaders, living in uncertain times is part of the fabric of our professional lives.
HQ Magazine Winter 2024, Jan 31, 2024
It is a viciously cold night in february and homicide is called to attend a shooting in a sparsely populated area of your city. As your investigators approach the scene, they note several pieces of evidence that need to be collected before the forecasted heavy snow rolls in. Your forensics team is called in to attend and sends two officers to begin the documentation and collection of items that lay about the scene.
HQ Magazine Winter 2024, Jan 31, 2024
In an era flooded with data and technology, law enforcement finds itself grappling with a paradoxical issue: having too much information, yet not the right kind to empower officers on the ground. How do police organizations wade through large amounts of data and transform it into actionable insights for their frontline members? The answers lie within evidence-based policing, an approach that combines law enforcement with the precision of data analytics.
HQ Magazine Winter 2024, Jan 31, 2024
Under the leadership of Chief Jim MacSween, the executive leadership team at York Regional Police (YRP) established a mission to re-imagine leadership development within the organization. YRP knew that standardizing leadership principles and delivering them to all ranks of the organization would enrich the development of ethical and professional leaders.
HQ Magazine Winter 2024, Jan 31, 2024
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