Profiles in Service: The Heart of the Police Association of Ontario

We are proud to introduce the dedicated individuals who serve our 33,000 members province-wide. Through our Profiles in Service initiative, members gain an inside look at the personal and professional journeys of those who represent them every day.

Each profile showcases the member’s tenure, professional background, favourite aspects of board and committee service, top priorities, and proudest achievements. By sharing these stories, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation of their Association’s work and its lasting, positive impact on policing in Ontario.

We are pleased to present Tim Morrison, Police Association of Ontario Civilian Director (2025-2028) from the Durham Regional Police Association.

I am currently serving my second year as a Civilian Director with the Police Association of Ontario (PAO).

My educational background is in sports management and marketing. I began my career with the Durham Regional Police Association (DRPA) in 1999 as a Property Clerk. I moved into a Station Duty Operator role until assuming my full-time position with the DRPA. I have always been someone who believes heavily in advocacy. As someone growing up with congenital heart defects and enduring multiple surgeries, I worked to advocate for others. From 2007 to 2010, I was the National Advocate for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In 2010, I became passionate about advocating for my coworkers in policing, which drove me to my role in the Association. Working with the public and in advocacy allowed me to develop interpersonal and negotiation skills which have benefitted me greatly in advancing the needs of members. Through the educational opportunities the PAO provides, I have broadened my skillset and applied these skills, which has allowed me to assist members in a larger capacity as a PAO Civilian Director.

It’s hard to say what part of the role is my favourite. I truly believe in the work done by both sworn and civilian members across the country. I am very appreciative of the network of great people I have had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with in my time as a Police Association Director. I get satisfaction in being able to assist members with advancing the needs of their memberships and especially in advancing legislation that can help to protect and assist our members with their duties and safety.

I want to work toward legislation that improves the job for our members and makes sure member Associations, whether small, medium, or large, feel valued and aware that they have a voice through the PAO. I am passionate about advancing the mental health resources for our members and ensuring that whether sworn or civilian, these members are provided the mechanisms to get healthy again. Areas such as JJEC and health and safety are areas I have worked in and am also extremely passionate about, as they can greatly affect our members.

As I begin my second year on the PAO Board, I am always available. I try to communicate and collaborate with members of various Associations and work to help newer Directors of Provincial Associations feel comfortable and confident in their roles. Along with the help of PAO staff and fellow Board Members, I participated in hosting the PAO Civilian Conference and Foundations of Executive Leadership Workshop. I am proud to be part of these events that assist our members in attaining new information and learning opportunities.