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Featuring news and resources for members of the OPP Association and the public on issues impacting our members and communities across the province, the 10-5 Podcast is now available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.
Click on the Official OPP Association Linktr.ee link to access all of the platforms and listen on the podcast platform of your choice.
Our first episode features OPPA President Rob Stinson discussing why a podcast represents an important part of how we will communicate with our members now and in the future. With new episodes scheduled for release every Friday, we look forward to providing you with relevant and timely information on subjects like retirement planning, staffing, ball caps, and everything in between.
Do you have a topic you would like to see covered on the podcast? Do you want to be a guest of the show on a topic? We wholeheartedly invite you to email us your pitch for an episode to communications@oppa.ca
All episodes can be found in the “Media” section of our website or by clicking here to visit the show’s homepage (use the “Listen & Subscribe” button to get a list of all available platforms).
EPISODE SUMMARY
The OPP Association has launched a podcast. But why? OPP Association President Rob Stinson joins our first episode to discuss.
EPISODE NOTES
For the first episode of the 10-5 Podcast, OPP Association President Rob Stinson discusses the importance of reaching out to our members and how a podcast will help keep our members informed.
This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Joshua Jutras.
Click on image for GoFundMe Link
From OPP Association Branch 13 “Please share far & wide, the spouse of one of our members needs our help”.
A few of Jason Koehler’s co-workers wanted to create a Go Fund Me in the memory of Gillian Koheler. Gillian bravely fought but lost her battle with cancer. The devastating loss of Gillian has struck many but none more than their children – Sydney & Jack.
Sydney returns to Nipissing University in the fall & Jack will be entering High School. We are hoping that this fundraiser will help to cover some of the costs associated with post secondary education for Jack & Sydney.
ALL funds will go towards their education.
Thank You! ❤
At 2:15pm Tuesday June 8, 2021 OPP Association members are encouraged to take a personal moment of reflection to honour the 215 Indigenous children whose bodies were discovered on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation territory.
OPP Association President Rob Stinson is attending a Moment of Reflection Ceremony at OPP General Headquarters in Orillia that is available for OPP members to watch internally by video link.
The flags at OPP Association are being flown at half staff for 215 hours from May 31st until sunset on June 8th.
In recognition of, and support for, survivors, families and communities, to honour the 215 children, and as a symbol of the OPP’s commitment to reconciliation, the OPP Commissioner has authorized OPP members to wear an orange ribbon until National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2021
The OPP Association has been in dialogue with the OPP’s Indigenous Policing Bureau. The following educational links to better understand Truth and Reconciliation and the calls to action were received from the OPP IBP, and are shared for our members awareness and information.
Click here for resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Click here for The On Canada Project
The National Residential School Crisis Line is 1-866-925-4419.
Member support resources are available from the OPP Association Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program for eligible OPPA and Commissioned Officers’ Association. Members can access this 24/7 by calling 1-866-794-9117 or visit EncompasCare.ca.
For OPP Healthy Workplace support services, call toll-free 1-844-677-9409 or email OPPHealth@opp.ca.
“The OPP Association are deeply saddened to learn of the deaths and injury motivated by hate and Islamophobia in London, Ontario. Our thoughts are with the victim family and friends. We strongly condemn hate in any form and strongly support a diverse and inclusive Canada with opportunity and safety for all.”
President Rob Stinson and the Board of Directors
Ontario Provincial Police Association
The OPP Association are deeply saddened to learn of the deaths and injury motivated by hate and Islamophobia in London, Ontario. Our thoughts are with the victim family and friends. #LdnOnt 1/2
— OPPA (OPP Association) (@OPPAssociation) June 7, 2021
View press conference from London Police Service June 7, 2021
The following are the media updates from London Police Service:
POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL COLLISION IN NORTH-WEST
Posted on Monday June 7, 2021
UPDATE # 2 – LONDON, ON (June 7, 2021) – On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a vehicle struck five citizens as they walked along the west side of Hyde Park Road, where it meets South Carriage Road. A black pickup truck, occupied by a lone male travelling southbound on Hyde Park Road, mounted the curb and struck the five victims waiting to cross the intersection. The pickup truck continued to travel southbound on Hyde Park Road at a high rate of speed. It was observed to turn left on Oxford Street, not stopping for the red light. Several 9-1-1 calls were received and emergency crews quickly attended the scene, and commenced life-saving efforts.
At approximately 8:45 p.m., the lone occupant of the vehicle stopped in the parking lot of a mall located at Oxford Street West and Cherryhill Boulevard, a distance of approximately seven (7) km away from the scene. Police attended this location and placed the driver under arrest.
The victims were all members of the same family. The deceased include a 74-year-old female, a 46-year-old male, a 44-year-old female, and a 15-year-old female. One 9-year-old male remains in hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Nathaniel Veltman, 20, of London, has been charged with four counts of first degree murder and one count of attempt murder. He appeared in London court today in relation to the charges.
Family members of the victims have requested that the names of the victims not be released at this time. The post-mortems are scheduled to occur tomorrow at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto.
Investigators believe that this was an intentional act and that the victims were targeted because of their Islamic faith. There is evidence that this was a planned, premeditated act, motivated by hate.
There is no known previous connection between the suspect and the victims.
The scene of the collision has reopened to the public.
We would like to offer sincere condolences on behalf of the London Police Service to the family, friends and loved ones of the victims of this tragedy. Our thoughts remain with the young boy still in hospital.
A tip line has been set up – 519 661-5515 ext 5842. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call in. The Crime Stoppers phone number 1-800-222-TIPS is also available for people to call anonymously.
Additional support lines for community members:
Victim Services of Middlesex London: 226-678-4631 or email staff@vsmiddlesex.orgMuslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration: 519-672-6000 ext. 309.
*Link to press conference
UPDATE # 1 – LONDON, ON (June 7, 2021) – The investigation into the fatal collision that occurred last night continues.
At approximately 8:40 p.m., emergency crews responded to reports of pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle on Hyde Park Road just south of South Carriage Road. One adult female was pronounced deceased at the scene. One adult male, one adult female, and two children were transported to hospital by paramedic services. The two adults and one teenaged child succumbed to their injuries at hospital. The other child remains in hospital in serious but non-life-threatening condition.
A 20-year-old London man was arrested a short time later without incident in the area of Oxford Street West and Cherryhill Boulevard. He remains in custody at this time.
All previously reported road closures remain closed.
ORIGINAL – LONDON, ON (June 7, 2021) – Members of the London Police Service Major Crime Section and Traffic Management Unit are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that took place earlier this evening in the north-west end of city.
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at approximately 8:40 p.m. emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving multiple pedestrians at the intersection of Hyde Park and South Carriage roads. One pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene, while a number of others were transported to hospital by paramedic services.
Multiple victims have succumbed to their injuries.
The adult male driver of the motor vehicle was arrested a short time later.
Hyde Park Road is closed between Sarnia and Gainsborough roads. South Carriage Road remains closed between Prince of Wales Gate and Finley Crescent while officers continue to investigate.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
For media inquiries, contact:
Cst. Sandasha Bough
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-854-8576
Email. Media Officer
Sunday June 6, 2021 is OPP Veterans’ Day.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and membership of the OPP Association, I extend best wishes to all OPP Veterans. Thank you to each and every one of you for your service to the people of the province of Ontario. You have made personal sacrifices and your families have made sacrifices in the name of service above self. We are very appreciative of the efforts of of our 2,000 plus members of the Ontario Provincial Police Veterans’ Association (OPPVA).
Thank you to OPPVA President Thomas C Randall, the OPPVA Board of Directors and all the members of the OPPVA for always celebrating our OPP Veterans past and present. It is important to note the words of President Randall on this occasion; “The OPP Veterans’ Association remains proud of all the former and retired members of the OPP who have contributed so many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ontario. The recognition of that service as provided by the OPP Veterans’ Day is sincerely appreciated.”
During this time of the Covid-19 pandemic we will miss gathering in person for the second year in a row. We are hopeful that we can gather and celebrate for 2022. In the interim, please know that we respect and honour our OPP Veterans every day. To those families grieving the loss of an OPP Veteran, we grieve with you. The service of your loved one will never be forgotten.
For our OPPA members, please reach out and connect with our OPP Veterans known to you by phone, online or by email today and any time you get the chance. They are our mentors and their wisdom and insight is invaluable. If you don’t know any OPP Vets, please consider visiting the OPPVA.ca website and learning about the men and women who form the history of the Ontario Provincial Police.
Anyone can also consider purchasing a stone on the Pathway of Memories honouring an OPP member past or present. The deadline for additions to the beautiful marker stone for the 2021 additions to the Pathway of Memories is June 30th.. There are 321 donated stones, with 95 newest added in 2019. The inscriptions on the memory stones donated by members, friends and colleagues reflect expressions of pride, friendships, love and careers, creating lasting memories. Click here for information on how to purchase a memory stone.
Happy Vets’ Day!
Rob Stinson, President and CEO and the Board of Directors
Ontario Provincial Police Association
On June 4, 2021, 131 new OPP recruits were sworn in at a ceremony at Orillia.
OPP Association President Rob Stinson honoured to attend the graduation ceremony. The ceremony was very small and physically distanced, subject to a number of pandemic precautions. The OPP provided a video livestream that was broadcasted to family and friends who were unable to attend due to the pandemic.
On behalf of OPPA Board of Directors, staff & membership, welcome! OPP Recruit Class 490 class included 9 First Nations officers, 23 languages spoken & 16 countries of origin.
OPP Provincial Constable Jennifer Landry of Temiskaming Shores Detachment and OPP Sergeant Steven Large, of the 1000 Islands Detachment in Lansdowne, have been honoured with Police Association of Ontario (PAO) Police Hero Awards for 2021. The awards were presented at the 2021 Virtual Annual General Meeting on June 2, 2021. PC Landry was posthumously honoured after her tragic off duty death in 2020.
There were over 30 nominees that were OPP members in 2021. A total of 399 members of the policing family were nominated by members of the community for the awards across Ontario. Click here to read all of the nominations. Click here to read the PAO News Release.
Provincial Constable Ed Sanchuk was a runner up in the On Duty Difference Maker Category.
President Rob Stinson and the OPP Association Board of Directors congratulate all 399 members of police services across Ontario nominated for the 2021 Police Hero Awards. Thank you all for your dedicated service, and thank you to the Police Association of Ontario for recognizing the dedicated service of the members of our policing family.
Temiskaming OPP Constable Jennifer Landry was awarded a police services hero of the year award from the Police Association of Ontario. https://t.co/H6V3bwO4fP
— CTV News Northern Ontario (@CTVNewsNorthern) June 4, 2021
Award: Community Role Model (Provincial Constable Jennifer Landry-awarded posthumously)
Service: Ontario Provincial Police
Year: 2021
Ontario Provincial Police Constable Jennifer Landry, of the Temiskaming Detachment, was an Indigenous woman and a member of the Matachewan First Nation. As a former constable of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), she was involved extensively in the communities she policed as an officer and citizen. She treated everyone she encountered with respect and dignity including those that she arrested. She was an advocate for violence against women, children and other marginalized and vulnerable citizens. Please note that on October 14, 2020, Cst. Jennifer Landry died tragically while off-duty, leaving behind her 8-year old daughter and her family.
Jenn was highly respected among her peers and throughout her career, sat on various committees in Kirkland Lake and Temiskaming Shores. Jenn was a role model and provided many hours of volunteer work for various Indigenous organizations in the District of Temiskaming.
Jennifer served as President on the Board of Directors for the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group for many terms. She sat with the Ontario Native Women’s Association and the Native Women’s Association of Canada representing our District. Jenn recognized the impacts of childhood trauma, inter-generational trauma and violence on individuals in the communities she served. Jenn was able to support her Elders and teach the Youth through encouragement and support. Her various acts of kindness included giving an elderly male suffering from mental health and addiction issues money to purchase food and coffee while he waited for his family to pick him up. Not only did she actively support victims, she was very impactful with her colleagues. She consistently provided support and assistance to her co-workers who had been experiencing difficulties with personal/professional issues and occupational stress injuries.
Jennfier went over and above the regular duties of a police officer. Her kindness led her to become a strong leader within the community. Jenn had a great impact on those she worked with and those communities she served. She was a Police Hero that always took the extra steps to help people in all of the communities she served including James Bay Coast, Cochrane, Kirkland Lake and Englehart.
https://www.policehero.ca/steven_large_2021winner
Service: Ontario Provincial Police
Year: 2021
On March 10, 2020, Sgt. Steven Large with the Ontario Provincial Police utilized quick thinking to rescue a fisherman who had fallen through the ice into the St. Lawrence River off Landon Bay while ice fishing. Sgt. Large risked his own life by undertaking a precarious water rescue using an available canoe on shore and sliding it across the ice to the fisherman in distress. Officer Large wasn’t worried about his safety, rather, just saving this individual and doing his duty.
Exactly one year to the day, this rescued individual was happy to tell Sergeant Large that he was back out ice fishing “all thanks to him.” This would be the second time in his career that Sgt. Large subjected himself to freezing water conditions in order to save a life, which is certainly above and beyond the call of duty.
Also announced at the PAO AGM were the Harry DeJong Awards for Police Association Service. Congratulations to OPP Association Director Jason Cull from Thunder Bay on receiving recognition for 15 years of service to the Ontario Provincial Police Association and to OPP Association Vice President John Cerasuolo from Sault Ste Marie for 20 years of Association service.
The OPP Association will be flying the Pride flag for the month of June in support of all people in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We support an optimized work environment including diversity, integrity, awareness and equity of 2SLGBTQ+ employees where there are no barriers, stereotypes or bias. We are sensitive to the unique needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and are committed to building bridges for all members of the community.
Education and awareness is integral for moving forward in unity and respectfully. We take this opportunity, on the occasion of the launch of Pride Month 2021, to share two important Canadian law enforcement resources to help us all respect and better understand our colleagues, friends and families who are a part of our 2SLGBTQ+ community.
The President and Board of Directors of the Ontario Provincial Police Association wish everyone Happy Pride.
Rob Stinson, President and CEO, and the Board of Directors
Ontario Provincial Police Association
In June, the OPP Association joins people across the country as we celebrate the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
This year it is important that we acknowledge the grief of our Indigenous communities with the devastating news of the remains of 215 children being found in Kamloops, BC. The lasting and harmful effects of residential schools is a reality for many of our members and the community at large. The flags at the OPP Association have been lowered for the next nine days, one hour for each of the 215 children.
The OPP Association recognizes the importance and sacred nature of cultural ceremonies and celebrations that usually occur during this time. We have been honoured in the past to participate in many of these events, and look forward to being able to safely gather once again to celebrate our history and diversity when the current pandemic safety guidelines permit.
We look forward to sharing traditions online and in new ways to keep us together and connected for this year’s celebrations.
President Rob Stinson & the Board of Directors
Ontario Provincial Police Association
We acknowledge the grief felt by family and friends of Regis Korchinski-Paquet as a result of her tragic death. The OPP Association supports the request from the Toronto Police Association for an apology from Andrea Horwath to the men and women of the Toronto Police Service and the removal of social media posts that inaccurately represent the facts of the outcome of the investigation.
Rob Stinson ~ President and CEO
and the Board of Directors
Ontario Provincial Police Association