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Meet Dr. Peter Collins – OPP Operational Forensic Psychiarist on Episode 134 of 10-5 Podcast

r. 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.

20 Dec 2024 – 54:48

2024 Year In Review – OPP Commissioner and OPPA President on Episode 133 of 10-5 Podcast

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.

29 Nov 2024 – 32:16

Dufferin MCRT Nurses Avoid ER Hospital Visits for Mental Health Calls Working Alongside OPP Officers – Nurse Michelle Marr on Episode 132 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association

Registered Nurse Michelle Marr works for Headwaters Healthcare Centre in Orangeville as a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Nurse in partnership with Dufferin OPP Officers. Michelle joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the success of the Dufferin MCRT program and assert her wish for sustainable funding.

15 Nov 2024 – 55:54

Exploring Forensic Dentistry-What to look for to prevent and detect child abuse, intimate partner violence & more on Episode 131 of 10-5 Podcast with Guest Dr. Frank Stechey

Dr. Frank Stechey-Exploring Forensic Dentistry-What to look for to prevent and detect child abuse, intimate parnter violence & more on 10-5 Podcast

1 Nov 2024 – 19:58

OPPA Modernization Committee – Episode 130 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association – Guest OPPA Director Dave Dube

OPPA Director Dave Dube joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the OPPA Modernization Committee. A summary of the presentation at the 2024 OPPA AGM is provided.

18 Oct 2024 – 59:25

Benefits of OPPA Involvement and Mental Health Retired OPP Sergeant Steve MacNally on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association – Episode 129

Retired OPP Sergeant Steve MacNally served 37 years with the Ontario Provincial Police and was involved in the OPP Association for the majority of his career, retiring in 2024 as the OPPA Branch 1 Pesident. Steve joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the value of involvement in the OPP Association. Steve opens up about his personal mental health journey hoping to inspire our OPPA members and their families to proactively look after their mental health. 

4 Oct 2024 – 51:23

Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition for Women in Policing Episode 128 on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association

OPP Provincial Constable Debra Brown of the Georgian Bay Detachment (pictured on left now and in her younger years), and Orillia Synergy Healthcare Naturopathic Doctor Jody Snider (pictured on right) join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association in an episode titled “Women in Policing-Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition”.

Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition for Women in Policing
20 Sep 2024 – 44:16

National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run 2024 Co-Chairs on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association Episode 127

Peel Regional Police Detective Sergeant Robert “Bob” Hackenbrook and Peel Regional Police Executive Advisor to the Chief, Retired Staff Superintendent Robert “Rob” Shearer are the Co-Chairs of the 2024 National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run, also known as the “Run to Remember”.  

Episode 127 National Peace Officers’ Memorial Run Guests Co-Coordinators Bob Hackenbrook and Rob Shearer of Peel Regional Police
6 Sep 2024 – 59:40

“Answering Your Questions about the 2024 OPPA Collective Agreements” – President John Cerasuolo and VP David Sabatini on Episode 126 of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association

Episode 126 “Answering Your Questions about the 2024 OPPA Collective Agreements” Guests: OPPA President John Cerasuolo & VP David Sabatini

Episode 126 “Answering Your Questions about the 2024 OPPA Collective Agreements” Guests: OPPA President John Cerasuolo & VP David Sabatini
23 Aug 2024 – 46:48

Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers ~ OPPA Member Sarah Bowers-Peter on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association

OPPA Member Sarah Bowers-Peter led the development of Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers which won a 2023 OPP Accolade Award for Team Partnership (Community Focus). Sarah joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her role as the Program Coordinator – Crime Stoppers Guelph-Wellington and the evolution of Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers being implemented in Northern Ontario and beyond. 

Episode 125 Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers Guest Sarah Bower-Peters