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Police Association of Ontario Honours Extraordinary Acts of Heroism at the 2026 Police Services Hero of the Year Awards Ceremony
Official Press Release on CNW/CISION WINDSOR, ON, May 29, 2026 - The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is proud to announce the winners of the annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards. This year, hundreds of nominations were submitted by Ontarians […]
May 29, 2026
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Ontario Residents Strongly Support Cash Bail for Repeat and Violent Offenders, New Poll Finds
Toronto, ON – (May 12, 2026) The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) released new survey results demonstrating strong public support for cash bail, particularly in cases involving repeat and violent offenders. The findings reflect both Ontario and national trends, reinforcing […]
May 12, 2026
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The PAO Appears Before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy for Bill 75
On April 15, 2026, the PAO had the opportunity to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 75, speaking specifically to the amendments to the Bail Act, Highway Traffic Act and the Constable Joe MacDonald Public Safety […]
April 15, 2026
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Inspector General Decisions and Findings: Latest Releases (April 2, 2026)
As part of the Police Association of Ontario's (PAO) ongoing commitment to keeping members informed about significant developments from Ontario's civilian police oversight bodies, we are notifying you that on April 2, 2026 the Inspector General’s (IG) office released two new Decisions […]
April 8, 2026
IG Decisions and Findings
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Profiles in Service: The Heart of the Police Association of Ontario
Spotlight on the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) We are proud to introduce the dedicated Associations that serve our 33,000 members across the province. Through our Profiles in Service initiative, members gain an inside look at the work our Associations […]
April 2, 2026
Association News
Upcoming Member & External Events
We are pleased to provide you with a calendar of important dates to help you plan for upcoming PAO events, member activities, and significant sector milestones throughout the year. We encourage all members to note these dates and stay tuned […]
March 19, 2026
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Inspector General Decisions and Findings: Latest Releases (March 12, 2026)
As part of the Police Association of Ontario's (PAO) ongoing commitment to keeping members informed about significant developments from Ontario's civilian police oversight bodies, we are notifying you that the Inspector General’s (IG) office has recently released several new Decisions Regarding Findings […]
March 18, 2026
IG Decisions and Findings
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Profiles in Service: The Heart of the Police Association of Ontario
Spotlight on Lynn Neale, Director, Ontario Provincial Police Association In honour of International Women’s Day, we are proud to feature Lynn Neale—a trailblazer whose leadership, empathy, and advocacy have made a profound difference throughout our Association and beyond. This special […]
March 6, 2026
Statements and Position Papers
Police Association of Ontario’s Statement
Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing, Ryan Teschner, announced an independent province-wide inspection into the ability of Ontario's police services and boards to prevent, detect, respond to, and fortify their organizations against corruption and to ensure integrity. There is no evidence […]
February 9, 2026
Media Release
Shining a Spotlight on Ontario’s Local Heroes: PAO Launches 11th Annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards
Police Association of Ontario Launches 11th Annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards TORONTO, February 2, 2026 - The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is pleased to announce the launch of its 11th annual Police Services Hero of the Year […]
February 2, 2026
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