Every day, thousands of Ontarians rely on professional police officers, 9-1-1 dispatchers and other police service personnel to keep their families and communities safe.
The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is proud to facilitate the Annual Police Services Hero of the Year Award, which provides the public with an opportunity to nominate and recognize their hero for the work they do on behalf of Ontarians. This nomination can be related to a specific event whereby a Police Officer or a Civilian Police Services Employee went above and beyond the call of duty, or it can be in recognition for their ongoing support and involvement within their respective community.
How it works
D/Cst Lindsay White is not only an incredible person, but an amazing officer. She strives to do to her job in the utmost and professional manner and will go out of her way to ensure the job is done. She has a passion for policing and a passion for helping others. Between her immense involvement with Special Olympics and LETR,...
On December 27, 2018, PC Whiteway was on regular patrol and noticed black smoke in a residential neighborhood. It was quickly learned this was a working house fire in a townhouse. PC Whiteway entered the residence calling out for the occupants but was met with thick smoke and flames that were quickly spreading, he was unable to enter that unit. ...
Joel is a Sergeant of a road platoon. He has more than 20 years of service as a police officer and over the years has done many amazing activities to ensure that his platoon is always properly supported and feels like a family. He works on programs for the community with his Community Mobilization Team trying to improve relationships between...
Derek Spence is just an amazing person to know. He helps with Special Olympics London when his is not on duty. When he is on duty, he is just a wonderful person and a good cop.
I have had the pleasure of seeing how the children in different sport organizations look up to Officer Parkin. She is always trying to help the community with collections and gathering clothes and items for the less fortunate. On the street and in the community, she is always being approached as "Officer Parkin" by excited children whether in uniform or...
I just wanted to give credit where it's due. Constable Ben Pike is the cream of the crop. He is a leader within the organization. Not only does he always come to work with a smile on his face, but he is in his element the most when he is helping others. He is our hero because policing to him...
I would like to nominate Rebecca Elliott for being a positive role model for everyone. Not just children but adults as well. Seeing her Instagram posts and stories of how she’s helped this community day after day with big events or just a day with the kids at a school has made me want to be a police officer more...
I have had the pleasure of knowing Evan on a professional as well as personal level. His positive attitude and upbeat personality are contagious, and I have seen first hand how students respond to him as an Officer. His joy of teaching is obvious and is reflected in the students he teaches and mentors. Hero’s can be defined in many...
This is very difficult for me to write, however, Officer Mills is definitely a hero to me personally and my family. On the evening of April 30, 2018, Officer Mills was the first to arrive to our aid. On that evening, my 16 year old son, who suffered from mental illness, decided to take his life. As mentioned, Officer Mills...
Cealia has gone above in beyond in helping with the Special Olympics in Windsor-Essex for the past couple years. It has been a pleasure donating to this cause on behalf of Cealia as her efforts are truly unmatched and they are very much appreciated.