Since we last spoke

August

Aug. 21-23

PAO attend the 2023 Association of Municipalities Conference

More than 2,500 stakeholders gathered in London to take part in the conference.

September

Sept. 5

Remembering Constable Orrette Robinson – Sault Ste. Marie

We were deeply saddened by the news out of Sault Ste. Marie that Constable Orrette Robinson was killed in a motor vehicle collision while driving home. We offered our condolences to the loved ones and members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Association.

Sept. 14

London Police Association’s Rick Robson Awarded with the Association Leadership Award at Beyond the Blue Gala

Congratulations to Rick and all the Champions of Change for the great work you do to advance mental health.

Sept. 20

Members ride 688 km to Ottawa to raise money for fallen peace officers

The Ride to Remember has grown to a four-day journey from the Ontario Police College in Aylmer

Sept. 21

Members kick off the Run to Remember at the Ontario Police Memorial at Queen’s Park

An emotional and inspiring morning marked the start of the Run to Remember as many of our members began the 460 km trek to Parliament Hill at the Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial.

Sept. 22

New Ontario Minister of Labour

PAO welcomed Ontario’s new Minister of Labour, the Honourable David Piccini.

Sept. 25

Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial, Ottawa

Thousands of police personnel from across Canada, including our Ontario members, participated in a solemn march to Parliament Hill for the 46th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial in Ottawa to honour the eight colleagues we lost this past year.

Sept. 27

Hamilton Police Association miss their friend and colleague, Constable Greg Mills Hamilton Police Association suffered an immense loss of Constable Greg Mills. This is a reminder to members to lean on each other and access the mental health resources that are available to you.

October

Oct. 3

PAO honours Police Service Hero Award Finalists in Windsor

Congratulations to Retired Constable Terry Dodich, Constable Jeffrey Loewen, and Sergeant Nathan Harris for their outstanding service to their community.

Oct. 4

Members say goodbye to RMCP Constable Rick O’Brien

Members attended regimental service for Ridge Meadows RCMP Constable Rick O’Brien in British Columbia.

Oct. 12-14

Civilian Conference Advisory Council Presidents’ Meeting in Niagara Falls

Hosted by the Niagara Police Association, the PAO held its annual Civilian Conference. Our civilian members go above and beyond to tirelessly serve all our police personnel members. Association Presidents