Resources

Police services in Canada face similar policing issues across the country, although the scope and timing may vary. The CACP and its partners have developed a number of resources our members are encouraged to adopt or adapt to meet the needs of their police service.

Body-Worn Cameras

• Canadian Policing and Body-worn Cameras: A Proposed Body-worn Camera Policy Framework - February 2021

Counter-Terrorism

• Countering Violent Extremism Guidebook - July 2022
• Discussion Paper: Building Community Resilience to Violent Ideologies -  2008

Cybercrime

• Infographic - Handling Contaminated Devices - July 2023
• An Action Guide on Cyber Crime for Canadian Policing - August 2015

Drugs

• Decriminalization for Simple Possession of Illicit Drugs: Exploring Impacts on Public Safety & Policing - July 2020
• Closing in on Meth: The Canadian Enforcement Strategy (2020-2021) - Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime
• Fentanyl Safety for First Responders

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Glossary of Terms on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - February 2023
• Equity and Inclusion Toolkit: Supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ Community - December 2020
• CACP Slide Presentation on Systemic Racism - August 2020
• CACP Teaching Guide on Systemic Racism - August 2020

Information Management

• Canadian Community Safety Information Management Strategy - February 2015
• Briefing Note: Shared Services -- What Chiefs of Police Need to Know - January 2012

Interoperability

• NG9-1-1 Self Assessment Form - Februray 2020

Intimate Partner Violence

• Coercive Control, Risk Assessment and Evidence of Intimate Partner Violence: Police Response - July 2023
• Canadian Framework for Collaborative Police Response on Sexual Violence - November 2019
• National Framework for Collaborative Police Action on Intimate Partner Violence - March 2016

Mental Health

• Mental Wellness of Covert Operatives - December 2023
• Safeguard and Mandatory Mental Health Checks Review and Recommendations - November 2023
• Reintegration Programs: Innovations and Future Directions - September 2021
• Proactive and Non-Crisis Based Mental Health Education for Police Members - September 2021
• Leading Through Uncertainty: Supporting Police Through COVID and Other Unexpected Changes - June 2021
• Coping with Civil Unrest, Protests & Demonstrations Focused on Police - July 2020
• Managing Police Suicide: A Guide for Leaders - May 2020
• Evaluating Wellness Products and Services Intended for Public Safety Personnel - July 2019
• Post-Incident Crisis Intervention - May 2019
• Contemporary Policing Guidelines for Working with the Mental Health System - 2008

Missing Persons

• Missing Children Society of Canada Child Search Network - Implementation Package - February 2021:
  • Fact sheet: What is the Child Search Network?
  • Fact sheet: The Child Search Network: Part of Canada's National Strategy for Missing Children
  • Fact sheet: What is the MCSC Police Hub?
  • Tip sheet: Operationalizing the MCSC Child Search Network

Public Order

• Five Years of the Framework Approach - August 2024
• A Progressive Approach to Police Preparedness for Demonstrations & Assemblies - Canadian Police Chief Magazine - Winter 2020
• National Framework for Police Preparedness for Demonstrations and Assemblies - November 2019
• CACP PWIP Liaison Course Outline - October 2019
• OPP Public Order and Crowd Management: Principles and Tactics - IACP Police Chief Magazine
• Collective Leadership: Public Order Hubs provide a collaborative response to multijurisdictional demonstrations - OACP HQ Magazine
• Safety and Civil Rights at Mass Demonstrations: President's Message - IACP Police Chief Magazine

Use of Force

• National Use of Force Framework - November 2000
• National Use of Force Framework Model - November 2000