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We've launched our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, a roadmap shaping our organization for the next four years. More than a document, it embodies our collective vision, aspirations, and commitment to excellence in serving Ontario's policing community.

Hosted by President Jaimi Bannon and the Hamilton Police Association, PAO President Mark Baxter was in Hamilton on Friday, October 27 to recognize three outstanding members: Special Constable Supervisor Hannah Demik, Constable Robert Lawther and Constable James Durka.

At the Civilian Conference in Niagara on October 12 to 13, our Provincial Roundtable was an invaluable takeaway from this conference - learning from each other

Failure to support these individuals can have serious consequences and even become fatal, Mark Baxter warns.

Below are summaries of two recent arbitration decisions and a breakdown of salary enhancements achieved through recent collective bargaining.

Funds raised by the PAO will go to two charities who provide vital services to police association members and other first responders in Ontario and across Canada

The Police Association of Ontario is thrilled to announce the winners of the 8th annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards. This comes after encouraging the public to submit nominations to recognize the work of outstanding police personnel who have gone beyond their call of duty to protect and serve their communities.

Last Spring, the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) was thrilled to announce the winners of their 8th annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards. The awards highlight the best recipients of the public submission nominations to recognize the work of outstanding police personnel who have gone beyond their call of duty to protect and serve their communities.

The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) has launched the eighth annual Police Services Hero of the Year Awards program, encouraging Ontarians to nominate police personnel in their communities who have gone above and beyond their call of duty.

On Tuesday, Mark Baxter the President of the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) spoke with Ontario MPPs at Ontario’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy about needed reform of the bail system in Canada to keep people and communities safe.