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 Foundation Ceremony of Remembrance, Ontario Police Suicide Memorial, the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial, National Peace Officers' Memorial Run, the Ride to Remember, member mental health and much more.

If you have any questions about this episode, or have an idea for future episodes, please email communications@oppa.ca.

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.

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 health calls in Ontario.

The Dufferin MCRT have not been able to deal with all of the calls due to not having 24/7 coverage.

The Dufferin MCRT have dealt with 600 calls and made 1539 referrals in the first 11 months of 2024, reducing significantly the number of hospital visits for people experiencing mental health crisis. This not only helps members of the public, it helps to prioritize hospital emergency resources, as well as valuable police resources who traditionally have to remain at hospital with persons apprehended under the Mental Health Act.

If you wish to contact Michelle or have an idea for future episodes, please email communications@oppa.ca.

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.

Dr. Frank Stechey is a renowned Canadian forensic dentist who has been involved in several criminal investigations assisting the Ontario Provincial Police, as well as police services throughout Ontario, Canada and internationally. Dr. Stechey shares some insights on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association about what police officers, health care and social services workers can look for to prevent, do interventions and solve child abuse, sexual assaults, homicide cases and more. Dr. Stechey was a key member of the forensic dentistry team identifying victims after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. He discusses the victim indentification process used in the aftermath of 9/11 and opens up about some of the life long trauma that he endures from his valued service.

If you would like to be in touch with Dr. Stechey or are interested in some of the articles and training materials that are referenced in the podcast please reach out on email to communications@oppa.ca .

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 Director Dave Dube joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the OPPA Modernization Committee. A summary of the presentation at the 2024 OPPA AGM is provided. If you have suggestions for the Committee or ideas for future podcast episodes please email communications@oppa.ca.

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 Sergeant Steve MacNally served 37 years with the Ontario Provincial Police and was involved in the OPP Association for the majority of his career, retiring in 2024 as the OPPA Branch 1 Pesident. Steve joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the value of involvement in the OPP Association. Steve opens up about his personal mental health journey hoping to inspire our OPPA members and their families to proactively look after their mental health.

For inquires about this podcast episode or suggestions for future episodes email communications@oppa.ca.

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 Debra Brown of the Georgian Bay Detachment (pictured on left now and in her younger years), and Orillia Synergy Healthcare Naturopathic Doctor Jody Snider (pictured on right) join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association in an episode titled "Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition for Women in Policing". To learn more about Dr. Snider visit jodysnider.ca. For resources to learn more on the topic visit: Menoverse and Menopause Society.

For inquires about this podcast episode or suggestions for future episodes email communications@oppa.ca.

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.

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 communications@oppa.ca.

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 communications@oppa.ca.

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.