Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken stands out as a remarkable police leader, known for her unwavering dedication and innovative approach to law enforcement. As a 14-year member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), she has held a variety of roles in emergency management, training, peer support, and leadership.  

S/Sgt. McCracken believes that every person can be an agent of change, which inspired her to join the policing profession. After growing up in an environment that often viewed the police negatively, she came to learn that policing was capable of positive impact. Her understanding deepened as an OPP Auxiliary member at Nottawasaga Detachment, where she saw how she could help people through difficult events and improve their view of police.  

Motivated by the belief that every person can be an agent of change, S/Sgt. McCracken has dedicated her career to helping people through hard times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led the Provincial Police Academy’s COVID-19 protocols and adapted training practices and content to meet these protocols while still ensuring learning outcomes were achieved.  

In her current role as a leader in the Emergency Management Unit, S/Sgt. McCracken is directing the organizational implementation of disaster management software. She is also the lead organizational Incident Management System (IMS) instructor. S/Sgt. McCracken additionally works as a recruitment ambassador and a mindfulness instructor, and she supports OPP programs that foster peer support, belonging, and female leadership.  

Outside of work, S/Sgt. McCracken volunteers for an area soccer club, local Torch Run for Special Olympics events, and a memorial golf tournament.  

“I hope to inspire and empower those around me to be better versions of themselves and to broaden their expertise to prepare for future opportunities.”