Ontario's Police Association Presidents Respond to Police Services Act Changes
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - On Thursday, November 2, two of Ontario's three police associations, the Police Association of Ontario (PAO) and the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) will be responding to the recent release of the Ontario government's changes to the Police Services Act. The new legislation opens the door to privatization of public safety responsibilities normally carried out by police – a move that puts Ontario's communities at risk.
| What: |
PAO and OPPA Presidents respond to Police Services Act privatization legislation |
| Who: |
Bruce Chapman, President, Police Association of Ontario (PAO) |
| Rob Jamieson, President, Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) |
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| Where: |
Media Studio, Queen's Park (Ontario Legislative Building) Toronto |
| When: |
11:00 AM, Thursday, November 2, 2017 |
About the Police Association of Ontario
The Police Association of Ontario (PAO) is the official voice and representative body for Ontario's front-line police personnel, and provides representation, resource and support for 52 police associations. PAO's membership is comprised of over 18,000 police and civilian members.
About the Ontario Provincial Police Association
Headquartered in Barrie, the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) is the bargaining agent for almost 10,000 civilian and uniform members of the Ontario Provincial Police.
SOURCE Police Association of Ontario
Media inquiries: Police Association of Ontario: For further information: Bruce Chapman, PAO President, [email protected], 905-599-4813; Stephen Reid, PAO Executive Director, [email protected], 416-435-4455; Ontario Provincial Police Association: For further information: Rob Jamieson, OPPA President, [email protected], 705-984-6772
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