10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association

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10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association episodes

February 04, 2022 The OPP's Occupational Doctor Program
What is the Ontario Provincial Police’s Occupational Doctor Program and how will it impact OPP Association members? OPP Superintendent Tina Maier is the Deputy Director of the OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team. She joins OPP Association Director Dave Dubé for this discussion, which includes an overview of the program and its origins, handling of medical information, the Occupational Doctor’s role in WSIB cases and workplace accommodations.
The OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team can be reached at 1-844-677-9409. This number is answered 24/7 by a care navigator or mental health clinician. Callers can request information, connection to a peer supporter, or support. Please note that this is not a crisis line. The Healthy Workplace Team can also be reached by email at [email protected] (not monitored 24/7).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone - 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
24 min
January 28, 2022 Pregnancy & Parental Leaves
Understanding pregnancy and parental leave provisions can be overwhelming at the best of times. OPPA Executive Officer of Pension & Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, joins the 10-5 podcast to help our members understand what they are entitled to during these leaves. This discussion includes a members leave provisions, the SUB-Allowance entitlement, the difference between the “Standard Parental Leave” and the “Extended Parental Leave” and the importance of reviewing insurances and updating insured benefit coverage.
The pregnancy and parental leave charts referenced in this episode can be found at https://www.oppa.ca/Benefits/Insurance. (login required)
Ontario Shared Services (OSS) Contact Centre - 1-866-979-9300 or [email protected].
The Ontario Pension Board can be reached at 1-800-668-6203, [email protected] or visit their website at https://www.opb.ca/.
Target Benefit Administrators can be reached at 1-888-660-6055 or https://oppa.wlvinc.com/.
Service Canada can be reached through their website at https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html or by phone at 1-800-622-6232.
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
30 min
January 21, 2022 The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund
OPP Sergeant Patrick Armstrong is the Executive Director of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund. He joins OPP Association President Rob Stinson for this episode to talk about Dave Mounsey, the Fund’s work, and upcoming events.
For additional information on the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/
For additional information and registration for the “Run Around the Square Virtual 2022” please visit http://www.runaroundthesquare.ca/
For additional information or to support the “100K in a Day” event please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/100k-in-a-day.html
To nominate someone for an “Order of the Good Samaritan” award please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/order-of-the-good-samaritan.html
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
24 min
January 14, 2022 Retirement Planning Series - Retirement Through the Lens of a Retiree
In the latest episode of our Retirement Planning Series, the OPPA's Executive Officer of Pension and Benefits, Lisa Hillstrom, hosts a conversation with retired OPPA member Stephen Roden about his transition from being a police officer to a retiree. Topics include the OPPA's Pre-Retirement Seminars, working after retirement, mental health, relationships with family, and the financial implications of retirement.
Active Members of the OPPA who are within 3 years of their earliest unreduced retirement date can register for a Pre-Retirement Seminar by clicking here (login required).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone - 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras. Lisa Hillstrom appears as a guest host for this episode.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
21 min
January 07, 2022 Career Journey of an OPP Officer
OPP Detective Constable Carla Birnie joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about her journey from recruit to her current role with the Special Victims Unit at the OPP’s Orillia Detachment. Her interview is particularly relevant for those out there who may be looking to join the OPP or are currently going through the application process.
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
25 min
December 29, 2021 OPP Association Priorities for 2022
In our final episode of 2021, OPP Association President Rob Stinson looks forward to 2022 with a discussion on the OPP Association’s priorities for the upcoming year. Topics discussed include staffing in the OPP, member wellness, contract negotiations, and Bill 124 (Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019).
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone - 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://www.encompascare.ca/
The OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) can be reached at 1-844-677-9409. This number is answered 24/7 by a care navigator or mental health clinician. Callers can request information, connection to a peer supporter, or support. Please note that this is not a crisis line. The HWT can also be reached by email at [email protected] (not monitored 24/7).
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
25 min
December 22, 2021 Encompas Support Services Coordinators – Children and Spouses of OPPA Members
Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program Support Services Coordinators Jen Welsh and Alana Amlinger join guest host Carl Dalton to discuss their roles with the program, with a focus on children and spouses of OPP Association members including what challenges this group is reaching out about and what happens when you contact Encompas for assistance.
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone - 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras. Carl Dalton appears as a guest host for this episode.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
30 min
December 17, 2021 2021 Year in Review with OPPA President Stinson and OPP Commissioner Carrique
OPP Association President Rob Stinson and OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique join the 10-5 Podcast to highlight some of the significant items from 2021. This includes staffing, fleet vehicles, mental health, police memorials, the COVID-19 pandemic and ball caps.
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone - 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://www.encompascare.ca/
The OPP’s Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) can be reached at 1-844-677-9409. This number is answered 24/7 by a care navigator or mental health clinician. Callers can request information, connection to a peer supporter, or support. Please note that this is not a crisis line. The HWT can also be reached by email at [email protected] (not monitored 24/7).
For more information on the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial, please visit https://cppom.ca/
For more information on the Ontario Police Memorial, please visit https://www.opmf.ca/control.php?p=main
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
32 min
December 10, 2021 Life as a Rookie in the OPP
Provincial Constable Eva Ratnakumar from Highway Safety Division, Mississauga discusses life a rookie officer in the Ontario Provincial Police, including what went into the decision to join the OPP, work-life balance, tips for shiftwork with a family, a typical shift for a Highway Safety Division (HSD) officer, opportunities for advancement and the recent “First Responders Hot Sauce Challenge.”
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
16 min
December 03, 2021Suicide Awareness with Dr. Allison Crawford and Carl Dalton
This episode of the 10-5 Podcast features a conversation around the topic of suicide that may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Dr. Allison Crawford and Carl Dalton join the 10-5 Podcast to start an important conversation around suicide awareness. This includes:
Dr. Crawford’s work to created suicide prevention awareness strategies and programs (4:16)
How do we start a conversation about suicide (7:14)
Shifts in stigma around suicide and discussing it (13:23)
Responding to questions about why people die by suicide and the predictability of suicide (14:46)
Prevention strategies or models that are being used currently (18:42)
What members can do for each other if they are concerned about a colleague or loved one, recommended and helpful treatments for people experiencing suicide ideation (23:55)
Dr. Allison Crawford is a Psychiatrist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Additionally, she is the Associate Chief of Virtual Mental Health and Outreach at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CaMH) and the Chief Medical Officer of the Canada Suicide Prevention Service.
Carl Dalton is a Registered Social Worker and CEO of Dalton Associates, the organization that powers the Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program.
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:
Telephone - 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)
Email - [email protected]
Website - https://www.encompascare.ca/
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras. Carl Dalton appears as a guest host for this episode.
Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode
If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at [email protected]
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 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.
32 min