Police Appreciation Dinner and Awards Night - Durham Region

2026 Dinner and Awards Gala celebrating Durham Regional Police Service. Funding from this event has and continues to support Durham’s proactive approach to policing. By attending the 23rd Annual Durham Regional PADAN you will help us invest in the community where we live, work, and play. PADAN supports policing initiatives like Gowns for Grads and Suits for Youth, Seniors Christmas events, Mental Health First Aid Training and Older Adults Police Academy – just to name a few. The projects and events supported by PADAN would not be possible without your support. More than $1.5 million has been raised to ensure officers have the tools they need to tackle crime and build trust with the communities they serve. Order of Events Reception begins at 5:30pm Call to dinner 6:15 pm Piping in of Head Table Toasts O Canada Introductions and Remarks Dinner Chief for a Day Speech Excellence in Policing Awards