Ontario Drug Policy Symposium Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
Event date: -
Event type: Single day (a day or less)
On behalf of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Substance Advisory Committee, we are inviting you to attend our 2 day symposium!
The Ontario Drug Policy Symposium will allow Ontario police personnel and health care practitioners to take a deep dive into critical issues regarding opioids, mental health and addiction, and drug overdose that have a serious effect on our communities.
The program features areas of discussion on organized crime and enforcement in an opioid crisis, criminal justice response to drug offences, decriminalization and policing healthy outcomes for substance users, responding to change, treating the root causes, reducing the harms of substance use, treatment and a continuum of care, prevention, and awareness from many of our dedicated colleagues and professionals.
A little bit about the Symposium:
Our Featured Keynote Speakers:
The Honourable Michael Tibollo
Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions
Dr. Dirk Huyer
Chief Coroner of Ontario
VENUE: Pearson Convention Centre
2638 Steeles Avenue East
Brampton, ON
https://www.oacp.ca/en/events-...olicy-symposium.aspx
Fees
$250 + HST for two (2) days of training.
The fee includes the following:
- Breakfast – May 31 & June 1
- AM/PM Breaks – May 31 & June 1
- Lunch – May 31 & June 1
ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations must be booked separately. Please book your accommodations at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2648 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton, ON, which is within walking distance of the Pearson Convention Centre.
To book your room, please call (905) 595-5151.
TOPICS:
- Organized Crime & Enforcement in an Opioid Crisis
- Criminal Justice Response to Drug Offences
- Decriminalization and Policing Healthy Outcomes for Substance Users
- Responding to Change
- Treating the Root Causes: Research, Overview, and Pragmatic Solutions Focus
- Reducing the Harms of Substance Use
- Treatment and a Continuum of Care
- Getting Back to Basics: Prevention & Awareness
- The Future: Policing Priorities Town Hall