Press Releases
24 Oct 2025
Press Release-OPP Association Names New President and Vice President
BARRIE, ON, Oct. 24, 2025/CNW/ – David Sabatini has been named the new President and CEO of the OPP Association. Dave Dube has been named the new Vice President. The announcements were made […]
Blog
10 Dec 2025
The Compassionate Response
Humanizing Conversations Among First Responders and Their Families Living Undiagnosed: Irene’s Story of Autism, ADHD, and Autistic Burnout in the OPP Recorded Session Now Available A new recorded conversation is […]
Podcast
10-5 – The Official Podcast of the OPP Association
News and resources for members of the OPP Association and the public on issues impacting our members and your community.
| Share the Road & Greg’s Law-Legacy of OPP Sgt Greg Stobbart ~ 10-5 Podcast Episode 145 | 59:11 | 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. | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 2025 Year in Review-OPP Commissioner & OPPA President | 41:07 | 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. | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Explained on Episode 143 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association | 44:13 | 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. | 17 Oct 2025 |
| ViCLAS & Forensic Polygraph Examinations Explained on 10-5 Podcast | 37:24 | 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” | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Free Ball Hockey Program For Kids at Caledon OPP – Episode 141 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association | 21:25 | 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. | 25 Jul 2025 |
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