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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.
Lance Valcour had it all. Or so it seemed. A thirty-three-year career in policing, rising through the ranks to become an Inspector. A decorated veteran cop, respected as an expert in technology and information management systems, speaking and consulting to police services across Canada and around the world. A happy family, a loving wife and three amazing sons. That’s what everyone thought. That’s what everyone saw. If they only knew. Lance joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Assocation to discuss his journey. Behind the veneer lies a deeper story of pain, anger, and a lifelong struggle with addiction and mental health. If all those cops, colleagues, clients, and even friends and family could have seen his ugly private truth, they would have detested the monster he’d become. Lance Valcour has recently published a book with the hope to help other police officers struggling with addiction and mental health. The book is titled If They Only Knew: A Cop’s Journey with Addiction and Mental Health. It is an intensely personal story, not only of one man’s demons and depression, but also of a couple’s commitment, courage, and love, of a woman who, faced with her husband’s growing venom, anger, and cruelty, found the inner strength to stand up and say, “No more. This ends today.” This podcast and the book explores the journey of a man who, faced with this ultimatum, eventually found the strength and courage to admit that he had a problem and needed help. Who, haunted by his own self-loathing, overcame his darkest days to find serenity, peace, and fulfillment.
OPP Provincial Constable Matt Aris of the Corunna Detachment joins the 10-5 Podcast along with Pharmacist Mat Rezaei to explore the issue of low testosterone and TRT.
Peter I. Collins is the Operational Forensic Psychiatrist, Threat and Behavioural Analysis Team, High Risk Offender Unit, Criminal Behaviour Analysis Section in the Investigation and Support Bureau of the Ontario Provincial Police. He joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his highly decorated career as he reflects on semi-retirement.
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.
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