The Hamilton Police Association (HPA) is one of the oldest Police Associations in Canada now representing nearly 1,200 civilian and uniform members.
Hamilton, Ontario
Joined August 2016
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Hamilton Police Association retweeted
Never Forget 🇨🇦
Sergeant Lawrence John Penfold
LODD 2005-11-01 @HamiltonPolice
Honour Them
Best of luck to our newest class of Special Constables. They’ve completed 5 weeks of training. Within Hamilton Police, they support the court house, prisoner transport, custody, low priority calls, forensic services & offender identification.
Board members welcomed our newest class of Cadets this week. The class has been receiving in class & practical training the past four weeks & will start their placements next week. We wish them luck & hope to see them all as Police Constables at the end of their Cadet contracts.
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
#ICYMI Last week, we held our annual Civilian Conference, hosted by the Belleville Police Association!
Members connected with peers from across the province, shared knowledge, and explored ways to better support civilian members in their unique roles and the challenges they face.
A great opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen our support for civilian members!
Happy Thanksgiving Day! We are thankful to all our members for what they do to keep Hamilton safe. Have an amazing holiday filled with family, friends and food.
We are proud of President Bannon for being at the table to provide input on this important matter. Officer safety is public safety.
Following last week's National Roundtable on Officer Safety, the Canadian Police Association and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police have sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Carney, on behalf of association presidents and executives, urging coordinated action to better protect police officers across Canada.
We call for targeted policy changes to enhance officer safety, increase accountability for violence against police, and improve the tools and resources available to police services.
The PAO remains committed to working with all levels of government to advance these priorities and deliver meaningful action that protects our members. Read the full letter below.
cpa-acp.ca/sites/default/fil…
Board members attended the @PoliceAssocON 2026 Civilian Conference. Important topics such as collective bargaining, the use of AI, civilian discipline and pay equity were amongst the key topics. It was a pleasure to connect with such an engaged group of civilian directors.
The Hamilton Police Retirees Association hosted the annual Surviving Spouses High Tea. Director Wes Wilson and President Jaimi Bannon attended to greet everyone, enjoy some tea and remember members that we have lost. A wonderful afternoon of reflection and laughter.
Good luck to our newest class of recruits. They started this month completing weeks of online training. They will begin at the Ontario Police College next week for further learning, & hands on and practical scenarios. Wishing them all the best these next few months.
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
Today, we had the honour of celebrating Cst. Preston Gabriele, recipient of a Police Services Hero of the Year Award, in Hamilton, surrounded by members of his service and his family.
Cst. Gabriele has gone above and beyond in his role, making a meaningful difference while on duty and earning the 2026 On-Duty Difference Maker – Uniform Award. Congratulations, Preston, on this outstanding achievement!
Read more about the story behind Preston’s recognition: pao.ca/news-post/police-asso…
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
We will remember them.
Yesterday, I joined police and peace officers, families and communities from across Canada on Parliament Hill to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.
Proud to stand alongside members of the @HamiltonPolice Service as we remembered those who gave everything to keep our communities safe.
We attended the 49th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial that took place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Our members joined the run and ride that started earlier in the week to honour our fallen. We remember the 6 names added to the Memorial Tablets. 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
Never Forget 🇨🇦
Cst. Gregory Mills
LODD 2023-09-27 @HamiltonPolice
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As summer has come to an end, we’d like to recognize various members that we were able to support while they were representing the Hamilton Police within our community, as well as nationally in Calgary, and internationally in South Korea.
Congrats to our newest class of Recruits who graduated from the Ontario Police College. A total of 507 Recruits graduated with 20 being from Hamilton. We’ll be welcoming them back for further training before they are assigned Coach Officers and join frontline patrol. Stay safe 🚔
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
The PAO Board of Directors was proud to meet with over 25 association presidents and executives from across Ontario in St. Catharines, united by our shared commitment to the 33,000 members we serve. This gathering was an important opportunity to hear directly from local leaders about the issues facing their members and to ensure their voices shape our collective priorities.
We discussed updates on WSIB’s Mental Health Program of Care and Mental Stress Injury Program, as well as key topics for our Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. Through open dialogue and a roundtable on bargaining and provincial matters, we reaffirmed that our strength comes from our association's dedication and leadership.
By working together, we amplify our members' concerns and aspirations and continue to advance the priorities that matter most to our policing community across Ontario.
Lots going on this summer supporting Waterloo Police Associations’s Charity Golf Tournament, attending the Canadian Association of Police Governance 37th Annual Conference and the Canadian Police Association’s Biennial Meeting, as well as honouring a Victim Services member.
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
Sgt. Asim Butt was more than a dedicated police officer. He was a friend and colleague who I had the privilege of working alongside for many years.
I saw firsthand the compassion, strength and commitment he brought to our community.
Behind every badge is a person — a colleague, a friend, a loved one — who may carry burdens we cannot see. No one should ever feel they have to carry those burdens alone.
My heart is with Asim’s family, friends and the entire @HamiltonPolice and @HPAHamilton family.
Rest easy, my friend. 💙
Rest in peace 💙
Sergeant Asim Butt
Devoted officer & a hero to his children
January 31, 1983 - August 11, 2026
End of Watch #174
Hero in life, not death.
Hamilton Police Association retweeted
The OPPA has confirmed with our NPF brothers and sisters that one of their RCMP members has tragically died.
This is three police officers in Canada in three days we have lost.
The thoughts of our OPPA membership are with the families, friends and colleagues of the Hamilton, Durham, and RCMP officers. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
If you are an officer, a civilian member or a family member or friend of someone in the policing or the greater first responder community please take some time to reach in to someone you care about and let them know you are there for them.
If you are reading this and struggling please know you are not alone. Your family, colleagues and friends care about you and need you.
For 24/7 professional help call or text our OPPA Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program at 1-866-794-9117 online at encompascare.ca – at Barrie, Ontario
ALT The OPPA has confirmed with our NPF brothers and sisters that one of their RCMP members has tragically died. This is three police officers in Canada in three days we have lost. The thoughts of our OPPA membership are with the families, friends and colleagues of the Hamilton, Durham, and RCMP officers. Our deepest condolences to all of you. If you are an officer, a civilian member or a family member or friend of someone in the policing or the greater first responder community please take some time to reach in to someone you care about and let them know you are there for them. If you are reading this and struggling please know you are not alone. Your family, colleagues and friends care about you and need you. For 24/7 professional help call or text our OPPA Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program at 1-866-794-9117 online at encompascare.ca