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The Benefits of Membership

There are many benefits of being a member of the OAPSB. Some of the services that are available and the issues that are being addressed are noted below.

Resource Documents - The Association has a number of resources available to its members which are listed below. Some of these resources are available on line in the members' only section of the web site or they can be mailed out in paper format for a small charge. Resources not available off the Web may be ordered from the OAPSB office. Place your order over the internet by sending us an email at admin@oapsb

OAPSB Newsletter - The most current newsletters are in the members' only section of our site. If you would like a copy mailed out, please call or email the association office. A small charge may apply for copies of the newsletter.

OAPSB Directory - The directory is available on line from the members' only section of this web site. If you would like a copy mailed to you please call or email the association office. The directory is available in paper version for a small charge.

OAPSB Labour Relations Database - The labour relations database is available in the members' only section of the web site. In order to access this data a special pass word is required from the association office.

Annual Conference, Special Workshops and Board Training - The Association holds an annual conference which features topical sessions with informed speakers, workshops, special events and a resolutions session to help the Association bring matters of concern to the government. View the Conference Program for 2002 here but for the details of the conference, please see the members' only section of our site. Workshops on matters of particular interest to the membership are organized as appropriate. Board training and resource materials are offered on a regular basis and a self study program is being renewed for those board members who cannot attend training sessions.

Chief Selection Process - A process has been developed and used by many Boards to assist Police Services Boards through the important and challenging process of Chief selection.

Information and Policy Exchange - The Association promotes and facilitates the exchange of information, Board reports and new policies.

Advocacy and Participation on Government Working Groups - The Association is in regular discussions with the government on issues of concern to the membership. It endeavours to meet annual or as needed with appropriate government ministers to raise and discuss issues of mutual concern. The OAPSB has representatives working on behalf of its members on a number of government working groups. The OAPSB also collaborates as appropriate with the other police sector stakeholders such as the OACP and the CAPS.

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