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Humberto Carolo is a globally recognized gender-based violence prevention expert and the Chief Executive Officer for White Ribbon. With a focus on engaging men and boys as allies in promoting gender equality and healthy masculinities, he has provided technical assistance and expert guidance to diverse organizations, institutions, governments, UN agencies, and industries around the globe. Humberto joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss engaging men and boys to promote gender equality. In this episode Humberto adresses the following topics: 1. Workplace Gender Based Violence and Harassment: The impact on staff, workplace culture, and overall organizational well-being are explored. 2. Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Male-Dominated Sectors: How these environments often normalize exclusionary cultures, overlook harmful conduct, and reinforce gender norms that heighten risks for non-male staff. 3. Best Practices in Addressing Workplace Gender Based Violence and Harassment: Evidence-based strategies are explored, such as engaging men as allies, strengthening bystander skills, investing in leadership training, addressing power dynamics, and using holistic approaches to prevention. 4. Bystander Intervention: Fostering a culture of accountability, concrete intervention strategies such as “the 5 Ds”, and empowering employees to safely address concerning behaviour early. 5. Workplace Policies: How well-designed, trauma-informed policies support survivors, set clear prevention standards, and reinforce a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion. 6. Insights from White Ribbon’s recent research: White Ribbon recently engaged in discussions with survivors on how male allies can be engaged in supporting them. We spoke to 36 intimate partner violence survivors across a number of discussion groups and in collaboration with a survivor-centred community partner.
Caledon OPP Sergeant Greg Stobbart was a well liked member of the OPP and OPPA until his tragic off duty death in 2006. Greg was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle in Milton, Ontario and died in hospital the same day. Greg’s wife, The Honourable Eleanor McMahon joins the 10-5 Podcast to share Greg’s legacy – the ongoing Share the Road campaign and Greg’s Law, which was enacted after Greg’s death to toughen laws for suspended drivers and repeat offenders.
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique and OPP Association David Sabatini join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association for a 2025 year in review discussion. Topics include: • Benefits Bargaining • Collective Agreement Bargaining-contract ending Dec 31, 2026 • Return To Work • Status of Service Delivery Model • Training Facility Updates • Aviation Expansion • Axon Product – Draft One • Offender Management Apprehension Program (Information from OPP’s recent testimony on bail and sentencing.) Listen on oppa.ca/media/podcast and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music and all major podcast platforms.
Retired OPP Sergeant John Flesher’s life suddenly changed in June, 2024 when he was struck from behind by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle. John was left with life altering injuries. John joins the 10-5 Podcast to discuss his journey of reslience and recovery, and stress the need to have accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a power of attorney for personal care and property, and a will. Laura Ferron is the Senior Advisor, Pension and Benefits at the Ontario Provincial Police Association. Laura joins the 10-5 Podcast to explain in detail the accidental death and dismemberment insurance coverage available to OPP Association members and give some tips on powers of attorney and wills.
Retired Sudbury Detective Sergeant Jordan Buchanan joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to speak about his service with Sudbury Police and his secondment to OPP GHQ working with the early start up of the Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System, known as the ViCLAS, in the 1990’s. He also touches on his experience as a Forensic Polygraph Examiner, and his newly released fictional novel “Past Ghosts Echoed”
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 (MLSE) Foundation community program. This 5-week program is open to Caledon residents, ages 8-15, and runs Thursdays at 5:30 to 7:30 pm between July 31 – August 28, 2025.
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.
Rob joins the 10-5 Podcast to reflect on his 30-year journey in policing. He shares powerful stories of trials and triumphs, opens up about his deep commitment to mental health and wellness, and gives an exclusive sneak peek into his new book that he has authored along with writer Laurie Stephens titled “In Pursuit of Mental Wellness in the First Responder Community”.
Our 10-5 Podcast guest is Psychologist Dr Andrew Ekblad. Dr Ekblad discusses Post Traumatic Growth, and the importance of the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial. All are invited to attend the 2nd Annual 2025 Ontario Police Suicide Memorial (OPSM) at 11 a.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”.
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.
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