Ontario Police Association mourns death of two South Simcoe police officers, Canadian Business Journal

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Police Association (PAO) and all its members have announced that on October 11, 2022, the life of South Simcoe Police Constable Devon Northrup, 33, will be taken. mourning after a devastating event. , and Morgan Russell, 54.

“On behalf of the PAO Board of Directors, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the officer who passed away last night. Our police community grieves with them,” said PAO President Mark Baxter. Told. “South Simcoe Police Association President Leah Thomas has shown great leadership during an incredibly difficult time. We will continue to do everything we can to support the entire association. increase.”

It was the fourth death of a police officer in Ontario in a month. To put it into perspective, on September 25, at the Canadian Police and Peace Officers Memorial in Ottawa, six police officers from around the country who died in the line of duty during the three-year period from 2019 to 2021 were honored. rice field.

“This is a tremendous loss to our entire police community, and incidents like this make us all stop and reflect,” Baxter said. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers they risk every day to protect the .

In the face of these tragedies, Ontario police officers continue to come to work and stand ready to protect their communities. Adding grief to the daily trauma members are exposed to poses additional risks to their mental health and well-being. The PAO urges all members and all others affected by tragedy to take advantage of their support networks and all available resources.

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