Chief for a Day Submission Form

The Chief for a Day contest is open to all students in grades 5 to 8 across Waterloo Region. Participants are invited to enter the contest by writing a short essay (a minimum of 400 words) or creating a video that answers the question: What would you do to make a positive impact in your community if you were Chief for a day?

The top five entrants will be invited to police headquarters for a formal interview and to present their essays. 

The finalists will be announced on May 11, 2026, the beginning of Police Week in Ontario, on WRPS social media accounts.

Entries must be submitted by May 4, 2026.