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10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association
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News and resources for members of the OPP Association and the public on issues impacting our members and your community.
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139
25 July 2025
Free Ball Hockey Program for Kids at Caledon OPP
OPP Provincial Constable Jesse Nobleman and Charlene Randall from the Peel Children's Aid Society (Peel CAS) are guests on Episode 141 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)'s Caledon detachment and Peel Children’s Aid Society are proud to present a free ball hockey program in partnership with House of Hockey, a Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment...
21 min
13 June 2025
Pathway of Memories and Milestones
Sherri deGroot and Joe Evans are Board Members of the OPP Youth Foundation. They join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the Pathway of Memories and Milestones. Each September a large gathering of OPP members, veterans and friends witness the dedication ceremony of the newest donated memory stones for that year.Each day the Pathway of Memories and Milestones is witness to...
19 min
30 May 2025
Rob Jamieson-From the Front Lines to the Front Page
Ontario Provincial Police Association Director and former OPPA President Rob Jamieson officially retires on May 30th, 2025 from the OPP and the OPP Association.Congratulations from all of us at the OPP Association. We wish Rob and his family all the best in retirement. We are grateful to Rob for his dedicated service to the community and to the membership of the OPPA. Rob joins the 10-5 Podcast...
1 h 22 min
16 May 2025
Importance of the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial
All are invited to attend the 2nd Annual 2025 Ontario Police Suicide Memorial (OPSM) at 11a.m. ET, Sunday June 22, 2025 on Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, to show support for all Ontario police members who have died "Because of the Line of Duty". Our 10-5 Podcast guest is Psychologist Dr Andrew Ekblad. Dr. Ekblad is a Board Member of Canada Beyond the Blue, the peer led organization leading the...
48 min
25 April 2025
Importance of Donating Blood
Cheryl Russell of Canadian Blood Services talks about the importance of donating blood as part of the Partner For Life program on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. The OPPA has a team for blood donations. We encourage all of our Members to donate blood on a regular basis, and to become a member of our OPPA team. Members and the public can also join other teams. Book an appointment...
35 min
28 March 2025
If They Only Knew-A Cop's Journey with Addiction & Mental Health
Lance Valcour had it all. Or so it seemed. A thirty-three-year career in policing, rising through the ranks to become an Inspector. A decorated veteran cop, respected as an expert in technology and information management systems, speaking and consulting to police services across Canada and around the world. A happy family, a loving wife and three amazing sons. That’s what everyone thought. That’s...
50 min
28 February 2025
Testosterone and TRT
Shift workers in high stress jobs such as policing and First Responders typically over time experience low testosterone levels, which can contribute to a number of health concerns including but not limited to depression, fatigue, low libido, increased risk of heart attack and stroke and cancer. OPP Provincial Constable Matt Aris of the Corunna Detachment joins the 10-5 Podcast along with...
57 min
03 January 2025
Meet Dr. Peter Collins-OPP Operational Forensic Psychiatrist
Dr. Peter I. Collins is the Operational Forensic Psychiatrist, Threat and Behavioural Analysis Team, High Risk Offender Unit, Criminal Behaviour Analysis Section in the Investigation and Support Bureau of the Ontario Provincial Police. He joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his highly decorated career as he reflects on semi-retirement.If you have any questions about...
43 min
20 December 2024
2024 Year in Review
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique and OPP Association President John Cerasuolo are guests on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the highlights of 2024 for the Ontario Provincial Police and Ontario Provincial Police Association. Topics discussed are the new Uniform and Civilian Collective Agreements, the rise in assaults on police, bail reform, the Ontario Police Memorial...
54 min
29 November 2024
Dufferin MCRT Nurses Avoid ER Hospital Visits for Mental Health Calls Working Alongside OPP Officers
Registered Nurse Michelle Marr works for Headwaters Healthcare Centre in Orangeville as a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Nurse in partnership with Dufferin OPP Officers. Michelle joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the success of the Dufferin MCRT program and assert her wish for sustainable funding. Dufferin County has one of the highest call volumes for mental...
32 min