Ottawa, ON, May 11, 2025 – Today marks the beginning of National Police Week — a seven-day, yearly public awareness campaign that encourages connections between police and the communities they serve.

This campaign represents an opportunity to emphasize how police officers are both members of the community they live in and members of the police community they work in. Under the theme "Committed to Serve Together," we acknowledge the crucial partnership between members of a police service, between police services, between the police and other first responders, as well as between the police and the organizations and people in the communities they serve.

True understanding means eliminating assumptions and attitudes and making way for open and constructive conversations, balanced with active listening.  Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued, allowing all parties to derive strength from the relationship.

“This week serves as a chance for both police services and community members to acknowledge the bond we share, deepen mutual understanding, and recognize that creating safe neighborhoods requires the commitment and cooperation of us all”, said Thomas Carrique, President of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

Canadians do not differentiate between patches or names. To them, we are the police, one collective team of law enforcement professionals across the country, with a presence in their respective community.  National Police Week is an opportunity for all members of our police community to renew their oath and commitment to working together towards a stronger, safer, brighter future for all.

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For further information, please contact:

Natalie Wright │ Communications Manager │ 613.838.8807 │ communications@cacp.ca