b'IN MY MUNICIPALITY, A COMMUNITY CHECK-IN CALL WITH OUR MAYOR OCCURRED ON A WEEKLY BASIS; THIS CALL ALSO INCLUDED COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE CITY, INCLUDING THOSE IN PUBLIC HEALTH, AND HELPED SHED LIGHT ON HOW DIFFERENT SECTORS WERE BEING IMPACTED.stoppingthespreadofCOVID-19,work with our partners indetermination to leadincludingbeingcommittedtotheaddressing community safetytheir organizations into the four esengage, explain, educate,and well-being. future and keepand enforceand that their officersConsistent dissemination, inmembers engaged.would not conduct random stops of collaboration with all partners,The ability to be adaptive will vehicles or citizens. The impact of the pandemic on the mental health andof factual information in aallow us, as police leaders, well-being of our citizens and policetimely manner helps to buildto effectively address the members has only heightened withtrust and alleviate concernschallenges that lie ahead.time, including the fear of bringingand fears.home the virus to family members.Situational awareness withinIamtrulyhonouredtohave served as President in 2020 and 2021 WithnewcasesofCOVID-19police organizations, their municipalities, and beyond isduringtheOACPs70thanniversary graduallybeingreducedandmoreintegral to the resolution of anyyear. Seven decades of serving the vaccinationsbeingadministered,community challenge. people of Ontario is something that weseealightattheendofthewe should celebrate and appreciate. tunnel.Nevertheless,weshouldNone of us are alone in any In doing so, we need to remember all never lose sight of the vital lessonssituation, and together we canthose police leaders who came before thatwehavelearnedoverthemake a difference. us over the past seven decades. We past year: Creating new and innov-also need to remember the victims Opportunities arise through ative ways for service of COVID-19.a crisis.delivery should be a regular It is essential to look after theconsideration.mental health and well-beingPolice leaders must continueChief Antje McNeely is Chief of theof ourselves and our membersto demonstrate compassion,Kingston Police and served as OACP while continuing to build andpositivity, resilience, andPresident in 2020 and 2021.Designing and manufacturing Municipal and Provincial O\x1fences Badges for over 40 years.Call us today to design and customize your Badge. 1.877.661.1103info@strathcraft.comStrathCraft.com The Official Publication of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police7'