A.B.L.E.

Black History Month

Black History Month is observed across Canada every February. Black History Month in Canada provides an opportunity to share and learn about the experiences, contributions and achievements of peoples of African ancestry . It was initiated in Canada by the Ontario Black History Society and introduced to Parliament in December 1995 by Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected as a member of Parliament. Black History Month was officially observed across Canada for the first time in February 1996.

The Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E.) is a non-profit

organization formed in 1992 to address the needs and concerns
of Black and other racial minorities in law enforcement and the
community.

The membership includes Police Officers, Correctional Officers,
Probation and Parole Officers, Immigration Officers,
Customs Officers, Court Services Officers, By-law Enforcement Officers,
Sheriff's Officers, Special Constables and members from the community.

A.B.L.E.'s goals and objectives are:

To build bridges between law enforcement agencies and the community at large
To support the pursuit of post-secondary education for and to provide scholarship opportunities to racial minority youth
To improve the image of law enforcement in the community
To promote racial harmony and cultural pride within the law enforcement community
To educate the community about and promote understanding of the law
To encourage membership from among Black and Racial Minority Law Enforcers as well as persons and organizations who are interested in furthering A.B.L.E.'s objectives
To provide information, support, counseling and professional advice to all members
To promote professionalism among A.B.L.E's members

Mission Statement

The Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E) is an organization founded on the vision of law enforcement professionals who adopted respect, courtesy, service, and professionalism as core values to guide its members and their work.

We acknowledge with pride the dedication of Black people who have contributed to law enforcement in Canada.

We, as an association, celebrate the past, deal with the present, and prepare for the future.

A.B.L.E will continue to recognize and respect its partnership with all law enforcement agencies.

What Our Logo Means

Chains – A symbol of strength and unity
Shape of Inner Letters – Symbolic of continental Africa, the original home of the Black Race
Maple Leaf – A symbol of Canada
Shield – A recognized symbol of Policing and Police professionals
Key – A recognized symbol of Corrections and Correctional professionals
Gavel – Represents the Criminal Justice system, law enforcement agencies and the professionals that serve within them
Colors – Red, Black, and Green are traditional African colors. Blue, a color universally associated with law enforcement

Announcements

New Member of Police Services Board

New member of Toronto Police Services Board is a ‘big proponent of community policing’ The Toronto Star Ainsworth Morgan After he becomes the newest member of the Toronto police board,...

A.B.L.E. Behind the Blue Wall - Videos

In this video, Toronto Police Service Inspector Sonia Thomas of 53 Division reflects on her thirty years of Service to the City of Toronto, upon receiving her 30-year Long Service Recognition Medal.

The ceremony was held at the Old Mill, Toronto, on November 8th, 2017.