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In the first part of our short series on resiliency we feature a presentation delivered by OPP Provincial Constable Peter Tucker to the delegates at the OPP Association’s 2021 Annual General Meeting. In this presentation, Provincial Constable Tucker discusses his definition of resiliency after surviving a crash with a Canada goose on his police motorcycle and losing his leg. Constable Tucker is now back at work making a difference. 

To listen to the episode click on the player above, or click on image to listen on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Spotify Podcast and more platforms. 

The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to eligible active and retired OPPA Members:

Telephone – 1-866-794-9117 (Available 24/7)

Email – info@encompascare.ca 

Website – EncompasCare.ca 

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

L to R Terri Hubbert, Rob Stinson, Mike Adair and Glenda Reid, retired Branch 10S VP

There were lots of stories and a few tears at a well attended Smiths Falls Provincial Communications Centre  farewell BBQ on Thursday July 7, 2022.

The Smiths Falls PCC is closing after serving East Region from 2003-2022.

OPP Association were represented at the event by President Rob Stinson, and Directors Mike Adair and Terri Hubbert. 

Thank you to all of our members who served and protected the citizens of Ontario out of the Smiths Falls PCC. Your service is appreciated and the OPP Association wishes you all well in your future endeavors. 

Read CTV News story from 2021 closing announcement for more details on the closing of the Smiths Falls PCC. 

Click on image for link to GoFundMe

Message from The Saanich Police Association and Victoria City Police Union

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28th, officers with the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team and additional Saanich Police and Victoria Police responded to a call that two armed men had entered a bank in the 3600-block of Shelbourne Street in Saanich. Multiple officers responded to the scene and encountered the armed suspects who exchanged gunfire with police. During the proceeding gunfight, six police officers were shot, as well as two suspects who died at the scene.

As a result of this incident, multiple sworn and civilian members of the Saanich Police Association (SPA) and Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) have been physically and mentally injured. The total impact of this event is still unknown as some of our officers are facing life-altering injuries. As a result of community members asking where they can send financial support, we generated this . 

The SPA and VCPU have created a joint committee in an effort to ensure our members and their families are taken care of during this time. Many expenses are expected to arise over the coming months and potentially long-term. The money raised will allow us to provide continued support to our members in a variety of ways including but not limited to accommodation and transportation for families of those who are in hospital, psychological support, modifications to homes to allow for future transition from hospital and much more. 

Our hope is that none of our members need to worry about any financial burden during this time and can focus on healing and being together with their loved ones.

Thank you for considering donating to this cause. We have been overwhelmed with the support from our communities already and can’t thank everyone enough.

Sincerely,
The Saanich Police Association and Victoria City Police Union

First responders invited to Ottawa Titans Baseball Double Header July 8, 2022.
Click on image for discounted tickets

The Ottawa Titans Baseball Club is hosting First Responders Night on Friday July 8th, 2022 for their double header Frontier League games vs Empire State Greys  at Ottawa Stadium. Doors: 4:30pm Game 1: 5:30pm Game 2: 7:30pm.

Discount Code: FIRSTRESPONDERS.

Tickets: http://ottawatitans.com/tickets/

Happy Canada Day from the OPP Association. Today is a day to celebrate our country and everyone who calls Canada home. I am extremely proud of our country, and our OPP members who work tirelessly to serve and protect the citizens of Ontario each and every day.

We are not perfect, and we are always striving to do better as individuals, as an organization, as a province and as a country. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our members for their commitment to their jobs, and our community safety.

This weekend a number of our members are deployed to Canada’s Capitol once again for anticipated protests. Thank you to all who are working and sacrificing their Canada Day away from family and their communities. Your service is appreciated.

Indigenous Peoples of Canada merit special mention today. The tragedy of residential school children cannot and will not be ignored. The OPP Association will do all we can do to facilitate and promote reconciliation.

It is my wish for all to work towards peace and unity throughout our great land of Canada. It is important to support and lean on each other during difficult times. It is equally important to celebrate and be grateful for all we have as a proud nation.

Your OPP Association is here to support you and our community every step of the way.

Happy Canada Day!

Rob Stinson
President, OPP Association

OPP East Region Awards June 29, 2022 (photos by Jayne van der Veen)

OPP Association Director Terri Hubbert was honoured to be in attendance at the 2022 OPP East Region Awards Ceremony honouring our members and community members for their service and bravery. Congratulations to all of the award recipients.

Retired OPP Detective Constable Brenda Orr joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about the recent “100 K in a Day” walk in support of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund. Topics include the history and current operations of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, the upcoming Run to Remember in advance of the Canadian Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial in September, the Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember, and the Dancing With The Stars of 911 event.

Listen to the podcast on the player above, or on the OPPA blog OPPA.ca/Media or on Google, Apple, Spotify and more by clicking on the image above.

For more information on the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund and upcoming events, please visit https://www.davemounsey.com/

The Canadian Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Service will take place on September 25, 2022. For additional information, please click here.

The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run from the Ontario Police Memorial site in Toronto to the National Memorial on Parliament Hill in Ottawa will take place from September 22-24, 2022. Visit their website for more information.

For additional information on the Canadian Police Memorial Ride to Remember, please click here.

The Police Memorial Assistance Request Form for OPPA members is available on our website (log in required).

SOLE (Survivors of Law Enforcement Canada) can be found on Facebook.

If you have any questions about this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, please email us at communications@oppa.ca

OPPA VP John Cerasuolo, OPPA President Rob Stinson and OPP Staff/Sgt (Ret.) Rob Chapman

OPP Association President Rob Stinson and Vice President John Cerasuolo attended the Regimental Memorial for RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson to pay respects to our fallen hero on behalf of OPP Association members June 26, 2022. 

A Regimental Memorial Service was held in Cole Harbour for RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson, who was among the 22 people killed in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. The RCMP was unable to hold a regimental funeral following Cst. Stevenson’s death due to COVID-19 restrictions that were in place at the time. A private family funeral took place on April 24, 2020.

The Memorial is available to watch live or later on Youtube below.

June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day. The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program recognizes the unique affects that post-traumatic stress can have on the lives of OPPA members and their families.

Encompas is honoured to provide support and navigation to members who are impacted by PTSD, as well as their families. We have a unique roster of 50+ clinicians who offer specialized experience and skills in effectively supporting those who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD.

For more information, please reach out to an Encompas Care Manager at 1-866-794-9117, or visit the Encompas website at www.encompascare.ca

OPP Association President Rob Stinson is honoured to be attending the swearing in ceremony of the new Ontario Cabinet at Queen’s Park. Congratulations to Premier Doug Ford and all the Ministers.

Special thanks and congratulations to Sylvia Jones for her service as Solicitor General and on her new role as Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.

Congratulations to Michael Kerzner on your appointment to Solicitor General. We look forward to working collaboratively for the safety of Ontario with all members of our new government.

Click here for news release from Ontario Government with a list of all of the appointments.