A Halton police officer with 28 years on the force was sworn in as the new president of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) on Wednesday.
“I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of so many incredible women and men who have served as OACP President over the past 73 years,” said Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie. The organization is a non-profit that allows police leaders to collaborate with other departments across the province while holding seminars, conferences, and workshops that refine those in leadership roles.
The organization is a non-profit that serves as a way for police leaders to collaborate with other departments across the province while holding seminars, conferences and workshop that refine those in leadership roles.
Wilkie first became a police officer with the Halton Regional Police Service in 1996.
In the 28 years he’s been employed with the department, he has worked in many fields, ranging from foot patrol to homicide.
“Policing in our province faces many challenges today,” Wilkie said. “But the opportunities to better service our communities and collaborate with other policing, government, and community partners are also great. I look forward to working with a great team at the OACP to advance community safety and well-being across Ontario.”
In addition to serving as an advocacy group, the organization also administers the OACP Certificate, an exam that serves as a baseline assessment for anyone considering a policing career in Ontario.
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We congratulate @DeputyWilkie as he commences his tenure as #OACP President. A staunch advocate for people and the profession, Deputy Wilkie is committed to modernizing policing in Halton and beyond by leveraging innovation, partnerships, and technology to their full potential. https://t.co/Hfkooa9Q2O
— Halton Police (@HaltonPolice) June 12, 2024