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
Gary has the biggest heart and anyone can see it. Doesn't matter whether he’s on the job or at home helping around the house (living with 5 girls can’t be easy). Gary does everything for his children and never fails to put a smile on their face. He protects our city but he also protects his family. Love you Dad....
Cst. Taraso has made Twitter an education tool. He constantly shares experiences regarding distracted driving and more. By following him, he made me pay more attention while on the road and I really thank him for his etiquette and good sense of humour.
Evan is a shining example of what it means to be a police officer and I am nominating him today because he played a large role in my decision to pursue a career as a police officer. In addition to being a dedicated officer with the London Police Service and an excellent School Safety Officer, Evan went out of his...
On behalf of the Me to We: Going Local Group, at Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region, we would like to nominate Officer Braden Hill (formerly of Waterloo Regional Police Services) – now serving under Sudbury Police Services, as our Police Hero!Our initial contact with Officer Braden was in his role as a School Resource Officer within one...
When it comes to "Hero of the Year", I can only think of my son Evan Harrison. When Evan became a Police Officer, I was worried, but I soon realized that this is what he is born to do. Since 2012, Evan has grown into the type of person that this world needs more of. When Evan became a School...
I am nominating Sergeant Darcy Campbell of the Woodstock Police Service, as I believe he is a pillar in the community and an integral part in the betterment of the City of Woodstock. Sgt Campbell is in his 20th year of serving as a Police Officer in Ontario; first with the Peel Regional Police Service, transferring to the Woodstock Police...
Patti Costa is a great addition to our Police Force here in London - she has been a police officer for 10+ years. Patti is a great role model for me and other young women who aspire to be a police officer. She helps out in our community whenever she can. I've personally seen her working with Fanshawe and other...
I have had the privilege to get to know CST Jackie Lange and PSD Jack over the last couple years. They are an amazing team that’s helped with so many community events. PSD Jack has so many times been called to assist in very dangerous situations to keep the community and other officers safe. I’m so grateful to know such...
I’d like to nominate Rebecca Elliott. I first met her last year at Lord Elgin School where she teaches VIP. My kids loved VIP and Constable Elliott. She is very kind to the children and treats them all with lots of respect. We live in a low income community and Constable Elliott has become a favorite among the kids. I...
I first met Evan when I started my journey to fitness. When I met him, I was intimidated, but that was quickly reversed when I realized what a kind, gentle soul he is. He’s encouraging and outgoing, always has a huge smile and hello for you. Over this past year, I have learned that the kind soul I met, does...