10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association

Peel Regional Police Detective Sergeant Robert "Bob" Hackenbrook and Peel Regional Police Executive Advisor to the Chief, Retired Staff Superintendent Robert "Rob" Shearer are the Co-Chairs of the 2024 National Peace Officers' Memorial Run, also known as the "Run to Remember".  

The Run is  happening September 26th-28th from Toronto to Ottawa, ending at Parliament Hill at the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial at 3pm Saturday September 28th.  

Bob and Rob join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the 20th Anniversary of the Run. The history and significance of the Run to Remember is discussed, as well as the sponsors, route, participants, supporters and how you can get involved.  

For more info on the National Peace Officers Memorial Run visit NPOMR.org.  

For information on the Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember visit policeridetoremember.com.  

For info on the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Weekend; itinerary, parade orders, names of officers being added to the Memorial this year, as well as weekend envets and entertainment visit cppom.ca and for the official Honour Roll visit TheMemorial.ca. 

Anyone wishing further information on this podcast or has ideas for future episodes please email [email protected].

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

The 2024 OPPA Uniform and Civilian Collective Agreements are discussed with OPPA President John Cerasuolo and Vice President David Sabatini in Episode 126 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. 

Topics addressed include salary increases, shift premiums, timing of salary increases and retro-active payments, duration postings, the sixty day deadline for identifying previous service with a commissioned body for the purpose of vacation entitlement, and the expansion to FXT members of the OPPA's integrated Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program. 

For OPPA Members with questions about salary increases and retro-active payments Ontario Shared Services can be reached at the OPS Service Centre (OPSSC) by calling 416-915-7772 or toll free 1-888-996-7772. For more information on the list of Ontario and Public Commissioned Bodies visit the Ontario Government website Ontario.ca.

If you have any questions about this episode or ideas for future episodes please email [email protected]. 

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

 OPPA Member Sarah Bowers-Peter led the development of Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers which won a 2023 OPP Accolade Award for Team Partnership (Community Focus). Sarah joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her role as the Program Coordinator - Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington and the evolution of Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers being implemented in Northern Ontario and beyond. 

The concept of the initiative was stared in mid 2023 and features Indigenous training for Crime Stoppers Call Centre staff including cultural and geographical awareness, a plan to include Indigenous training at Crime Stoppers annual conference for Coordinators & Board members, and translation of Crime Stoppers materials in all local Indigenous languages. 

All of this was accomplished by community visits to discuss how Crime Stoppers works and how it can be customized for Indigenous communities, obtaining permission from Band Councils to engage and get feedback on local issues the Band Council would like addressed, and community tours to see the needs firsthand. 

Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers began in Big Trout Lake, with training in Thunder Bay, in conjunction with the OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau. 

The ultimate goal is to roll out the program across the province of Ontario with local Crime Stoppers programs engaging fully with the local Indigenous communities. 

To learn more, connect with Sarah through Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington website. 

If you have any questions about this episode or ideas for future episodes please email [email protected]. 

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Retired York Regional Police Service Superintendent William (Chris) Bullen is one of the founding members, as well as the former President and Vice President of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E.). Chris joins OPPA Director Lynn Neale on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the 32nd A.B.L.E. Scholarship and Awards Gala being co-hosted by the OPP Association and the OPP on November 16, 2024 at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Orillia. All are welcome to attend. To purchase tickets and/or nominate a scholarship and/or award recipient please visit ableorg.ca

If you have any questions about this episode or ideas for future episodes please email [email protected]. 

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Retired OPP Staff Sergeant Kathleen Doherty joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her role as an ambassador and competitor in the 2025 World Police and Fire Games happening June 22 - July 6, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama . 

The annual event will feature 8,500+ Athletes who work as Police, Firefighters, Paramedics, Corrections, Border Patrol and more , 2,500+ Volunteers, 60+ Sports, 15,000+ Supporters, 20,000+ Room Nights, 35+ Venues,  50,000+ Spectators, 1,600+ Medal Events and 70+ Countries. The projected Economic Impact is US$65 million. 

For more information on The World Police & Fire Games visit their website bhm2025.com. 

To reach Kathleen about opportunities email [email protected]. 

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

OPP Provincial Constable James Giovannetti discusses the Dufferin Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association.  

When MCRT deals with a mental health call, the patient is transported to hospital less than 7% of the time.  If the team does take a patient to hospital, the process is streamlined quickly, freeing up the police officer and nurse team to be available for other calls.

 The nurses working on the team are able to get the patients into the mental health system efficiently, which takes workload off Emergency Room nurses.  In 2023, through the partnership of the MCRT with the local hospital, wait times in the ER have been reduced, despite the number of calls for mental heath rising. 

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to [email protected].

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

The first Ontario Police Suicide Memorial hosted by Canada Beyond the Blue will occur at Queen's Park Cr., Toronto on Sunday June 23, 2024 at 11am.  

Dilnaz Garda, the President of Canada Beyond the Blue is our guest on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss what the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial is, the significance of the planned annual event, and to welcome Members and their families to RSVP and attend the event.  

For sworn and civilian members attending, the mustering location is in the lot opposite the front steps of the Provincial Legislature at Queen's Park at 10:15am. For Members attending, #1 Dress is encouraged but not mandatory. A full security plan for the event is being managed by the Toronto Police Service.

The OPP Association along with the Police Association of Ontario and the Toronto Police Association have partnered with Canada Beyond the Blue in believing that Members who have died by suicide are deserving of a formal Memorial effort that recognizes the positive impact of their lives and legitimizes the grief of those who carry on their memory.

The relentless exposure to on-the-job trauma can significantly impact the mental health of police members. Establishing a distinct Memorial not only dignifies their service but also prompts stakeholders to advocate for comprehensive policies addressing the mental well-being of police members and their families.

Canada Beyond the Blue is committed to ensuring these individuals are never forgotten, and that their names are spoken aloud and meticulously recorded to honour their service and acknowledge their tragic loss.  

For families of Members who have died by suicide, the criteria and application to have your loved one honoured is posted on the Canada Beyond the Blue website. Please note that the collection of names is an ongoing effort that will continue after the inaugural event.  

For FAQ's and to RSVP your attendance to the event, visit Canada Beyond the Blue website. An invite for families can be read here.

The Board of Directors of the OPP Association will be in attendance and encourage all Members and their families to support the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial.  The OPPA suggests public transportation for easiest access to the downtown area. The closest TTC Subway stop is Queen's Park and the event is walking distance just north of that station.  

If anyone requires mental health support please reach out to our OPPA Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program 24/7 EncompasCare.ca or 1-866-794-9117.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to [email protected].

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

June is Pride Month. OPP Provincial Constable Tate Pearson of the Dryden Detachment joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his gender transition journey. 

There are a number of resources available regarding the 2SLGBTQIA+ community posted on the OPP Connections Intranet for OPP members. 

Three online resources publicly available are:

TCOPS International - Transgender Community of Police and Sheriffs

Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Building Relationships: A Guide to Policing and 2SLGBTQ+ Communities

Serving With Pride - Inspiring Change from the Inside, Out

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Sherri deGroot, Director Brand and Business Development at the OPPA Credit Union joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the benefits of membership in the OPPA Credit Union. For OPPA Members, the OPPA Credit Union is your financial backup for life.

If you are an OPPA Member, the OPPA Credit Union  is tailor-made to fit you and your family as your unique life evolves. They help you and your family grow financially secure within the context of your income and pension. The OPPACU make it easy for you to move money around (even between financial institutions). They also make it easier for you to move around; you can move homes without triggering mortgage penalties. The staff at the OPPA Credit Union are on the same team, and they care about your well-being. They will figure out how to put the numbers on your side regardless of how your life unfolds.

Key messages discussed in this podcast include: 

1. New updated banking/app launched on April 9th, 2024
2. Partner Discounts ( digital wills, APR, Pet Insurance etc.)
3. Investment / Lending team specialist teams
4. Live answer Member service
5. Account fees – minimun balance
6. Member rates
7. Accessibility across the province through the ATM network / online banking
8. Personal touch service – live answer – dedicated representatives, small team
9. New FHSA (First Home Savings Account)
10. Common financial errors among young members making – not setting up auto savings, over extending on vehicles
11. Common financial errors among veteran members – not having a decumulation strategy for tax mitigation
12. Importance of wills and POA’s – Clear Estate

To learn more about the OPPA Credit Union visit their website oppacu.com.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to [email protected].

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

OPP Provincial Constables Sandra Mouland and Darryl Clark of the Kenora Detachment join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss their role working as veteran "accommodated" police officers (Sandra is diagnosed with Lupus and Darryl is diagnosed with PTSD) in the Kenora OPP's General Patrol Support Unit (GPSU). The police officers support the frontline OPP officers in Kenora and area doing much needed valuable work obtaining, analyzing and investigating video evidence in partnerships with a number of community agencies and citizens to prevent and solve crime.  One of the programs that they are involved with is CAMSafe, which is a CCTV and security video registry aimed at keeping communities safe and assisting police solve crime, equivalent to "Neighbourhood Watch 2.0".

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario.