PAO News Releases
The PAO takes positions on various issues related to
policing in Ontario and to our police personnel members, and often will write
news releases, letters to the editor, and/or opinion pieces regarding those
issues in order to advocate for our position and build public and stakeholder
awareness.
Below, you will find documents outlining the PAO’s position on issues over the past two years. Should you require PAO news releases over two years old, please contact the PAO Office at communications@pao.ca or 416.487.9367.
Police Association of Ontario Welcomes the Ontario Provincial Police Association to its Membership Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
December 10, 2020
PAO Donates to First Responder Mental Health Organizations on Behalf of Police Members Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
August 25, 2020
2020 Police Services Hero of the Year – Winners Announced Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
August 11, 2020
The real numbers: Police funding in Ontario’s municipalities Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
July 22, 2020
Organizations Come Together to Remind Ontarians to Make the Right Call During COVID-19 Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
July 07, 2020
PAO Condemns Ontario Police Memorial Vandalism Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
June 22, 2020
Statement: PAO Condemns Discrimination, Commits to Promoting Equity and Tolerance Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
June 03, 2020
Police Association of Ontario and Local Police Associations Partner to Support Communities During Pandemic Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
May 21, 2020
Ontario’s Pandemic Premium Pay Should Not Be Extended to Municipal Police Personnel, Says Provincial Association Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
May 06, 2020
Open Letter to Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
April 03, 2020
2020 PAO Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Program Launches Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
February 03, 2020
Provincial Police Association Calls for Changes After Reported 18-Year Low in Police Presence Per Capita Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
October 09, 2019
Chronic Underfunding of Municipal Services Produces Cracks in Police Service Delivery Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
July 10, 2019
PAO Applauds Ontario Government for Recognizing First-Ever PTSD Awareness Day Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
June 27, 2019
Police Association of Ontario Adds First Indigenous Police Association Member Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
June 21, 2019
4th Annual PAO Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Winners Announced Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
May 07, 2019
Police Association of Ontario Response to the Ontario Government’s Announcement of the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
February 19, 2019
4th Annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Campaign Launches Today Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
February 11, 2019
Police Association of Ontario Response to Justice Tulloch’s Independent Street Checks Review Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
January 04, 2019
When Voting in the Upcoming Municipal Election, Consider Local Candidates’ Positions on Keeping Your Community Safe Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
October 02, 2018
Tri-Party Statement on Responses to Election Questions Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
May 25, 2018
Ontario’s Police Associations: Bill 175 Disappoints Police with Changes That Do Not Reflect the Reality of Policing in Ontario Add to BookmarksAdded to Bookmarks
March 08, 2018