The Dispatch Magazine

The Dispatch is published twice a year by the Police Association of Ontario and is distributed to over 28,000 sworn and civilian police personnel from our 45 member associations across Ontario. The magazine features articles celebrating our members' accomplishments, spotlighting the impactful work being done by our associations, and providing policing news and updates from across the country. Topics range from policy changes and mental health initiatives to highlighting individual and team achievements.

Latest Issue

The Dispatch - Summer 2024

Past Issues

The Dispatch Magazine Winter 2024

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- Solicitor General Michael Kerzner
- Lobby Day
- Association Spotlight: South Simcoe Police Association
- Sworn Member Spotlight: Constables Neil and Tyler Moulton, Guelph Police and Bratford Police Associations
- Civilian Member Spotlight: Cindy Mitchell, London Police Association
- Feature: Constable Tanka Awosika, Thunder Bay Police Association
- Canada Beyond the Blue Gala
- Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial

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The Dispatch Magazine Summer 2023

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- Bail Compliance | Boots on the Ground
- Member Advocacy is Making a Difference at Queens Park

- Timmins Police Association: Creating Solutions for Recruiting and Retaining Officers

- Adam McEachern: Grueling Fitness Challenge Raises Funds for Autism Heroes

- Andrea Lamothe: It Takes A Village to Heal Those Who Serve and Protect
- Police Service Hero of the Year Award Winners and Finalists
- OMERS: Secure Your Retirement

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The Dispatch Magazine Winter 2023

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- Meet Solicitor General Michael Kerzner
- PAO’s 2023 Lobbying Priorities Focus on Staffing
- Niagara Parks Police Service: Unique in Ontario
- Working Towards Boosting Morale
- Answering the Call
- Overcoming Personal Obstacles Leads to Member Advocacy
- Five Officer Deaths in Five Weeks Takes Its Toll on Members
- Stress Overload
- How a Fall from Grace Led a York Regional Police Officer to Start a Resiliency Support Group for Accommodated Members

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The Dispatch Magazine Summer 2022

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- Who is the Police Association of Ontario?
- Sudbury Shows a New Way to Support Mental Health
- Police Personnel Are People Too
- A New Way of Doing Business
- Climbing Up From Rock Bottom
- The Police Association of Ontario’s Loss is the Ottawa Police Association’s Gain
- Light at the End of the Tunnel
- what3words Delivers three.word.rescues
- Humbled by the Honour: 2022 Police Services Hero of the Year Award Winners

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