OPP Officer Saved My Life

Veronique Boucher is the daughter of Retired OPP Provincial Constable Guy Boucher. She joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her father's career and his tragic suicide shortly after his retirement. Veroinique hopes that by sharing her story that she can give hope to other police families dealing with mental health challenges. If you are struggling the OPPA's Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available 24/7 to OPPA members and their families online at EncompasCare.ca or by calling 1-866-794-9117.

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Ontario Provincial Police Association Senior Advisor of Pension and Benefits Caitlin Fournier is the guest on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to explain Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurances for OPPA members. 

Insured Benefits Inquiries:

Reference information is posted on the members only side of OPPA.ca. 

Issues with claims, customer service? Contact Target Benefits 1-888-660-6055 toll free, or 1-416-740-1335, or by email target@wlvinc.com. Canada Life VIP Toll-Free Line – 1-888-381-4401.For member inquires to the OPPA Benefits Team please email benefits@oppa.ca. If you are unable to login please email oppa@oppa.ca for assistance. 

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Kristal Jones is the Vice President of Canada Beyond the Blue and the President of Toronto Beyond the Blue. She joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to update the 2024 efforts of the Beyond the Blue organization, including an appeal for peer supporters and brand ambassadors. Learn more about the programs offered to members and families of the policing community across Canada, and connect on the Canada Beyond the Blue website canadabeyondtheblue.com.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Brant County OPP Provincial Constable and OPP Torch Run Coordinator joins the 10-5 Podcast to talk about the 2024 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario, an event hosted by the Brant County OPP happeningt March 7, 2024 1:30pm at North Park Collegiate and Vocational School in the city of Brantford, Ontario. 

PC Bueckert will be Plunging over the next few weeks before the event in support of the cause.

The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraiser hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Did you know that the LETR has raised more than $74 million in Canada since its inception?

If you wish to get involved by registering yourself or a team to take the plunge, please contact Brant County OPP Constable & Torch Run Coordinator - Jonathan Bueckert at LETR@opp.ca. The Brant OPP and Law Enforcement Torch Run are also seeking community partners to assist in raising funds for the event.

Any person or business that is looking to donate to this wonderful cause may donate on the day of the event by cash or cheques made payable to "Ontario Special Olympics".

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Ontario Provincial Police Veterans' Association President Rob Pilon joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the benefits and criteria of membership in the OPPVA. Also discussed is a pilot project to regularly check in on retirees "Vet's Watch".

To learn more about the Ontario Provincial Police Veterans' Association visit the oppva.ca.

The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program is available to Ontario Provincial Police Association members and their families 24/7 by calling  1-866-794-9117 or online at encompascare.ca.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Emily Brown.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique joins OPPA President John Cerasuolo on 10-5 the Official Podcast of the OPP Association for a 2023 Year in Review episode. Topics addressed at line of duty deaths, OPP recruiting and additional cohorts at Ontario Police College, staffing, morale, equipment, emerging technologies, benefits, collective bargaining and priorities for 2024.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Emily Brown.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

OPP Provincial Constable Guy Boucher retired on January 31, 2020. On May 2, 2021 Guy died by suicide. His wife, Lynn Boucher and many family and friends were left saying "but Guy had it all". Lynn has been speaking to many OPP members ever since about trauma being the silent killer. Lynn joins this episode of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to share her thoughts about warning signs of suicide and educate others what can be done to address the signs to save and improve the lives of our police officers and civilian members. 

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Emily Brown.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

November is "Movember" an initiative dedicated to changing the face of men's health. Prostate cancer and breast cancer can be beaten if detected early. Retired OPP Officer Jack Harkness was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

In this episode of the 10-5 Podcast, Jack provides advice to both men and women to 'get checked', as he shares is treatment journey, along with his expert doctor, Dr. Danny Vesprini, a radiation oncologist who treats prostate and breast cancer at the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto. 

Dr. Vesprini is an affiliate scientist in the biological sciences at the Sunnybrook Research Institute and an assistant professor in the department of radiation oncology at the University of Toronto. Dr Vesprini’s research includes a focus on the genetic predisposition to aggressive prostate cancer. He is one of the principal investigators of the Sunnybrook Active Surveillance Program, and director of the Male Oncology Research and Education (MORE) program, which focuses on men at increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Emily Brown.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. 

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

Retired OPP Detective Sergeant David Lalonde joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his new book "Death of a Millionaire".  David spent a career with the Ontario Provincial Police mostly policing in Northern Ontario. His recent fiction publication is based on his experiences as a criminal investigator. Learn more about his book online at dcjackbutler.com.

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Emily Brown.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. 

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario. 

This episode of 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association features OPPA Director Lynn Neale, and Police Safety Spokesperson and Judge of the 2023 Dancing With the Stars of 911 event, Colleen Eve.  

The episode  is a recap of the 2023 Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund Dancing With The Stars of 911 event held in London, Ontario Saturday October 28th.  

The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund was created in memory of Provincial Constable Dave Mounsey of the Ontario Provincial Police who was killed in the line of duty in November, 2006.

In 2010 the DMMF held its first Dancing With the Stars event. This event was specific to members of the Ontario Provincial Police and spanned from 2010-2012.  

In 2013, to better represent the mission statement and vision of the Fund in honouring all fallen First Responders and Military persons, Dancing With the Stars of 911 was started.  

Since 2010, over 75 couples have danced at the event and twelve defibrillators have been donated thus far at the gala evening. The dedication and commitment of each dancer is a reminder of their belief in remembrance and their desire to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice..  

The year 2023 marked the return of the event after a three year COVID hiatus. This year a defibrillator was donated in honour of Sapper Brian Collier and his family.  

Couple one was Morgan Rolph and Austin Kohler both of the OPP. Couple two were from Middlesex-London Paramedic Services, Christopher Tran-Nguyen and Julie Colgen. Couple three was Lindsay Adamson and Ben Morgan from the OPP. Couple four was Darcy Campbell and Abbigail Boss from the Woodstock Police Service. Couple five was Jade Flay from Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and Layne Lavis from the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. Couple six was Nick Dorken of the Thames Centre Fire Department and Michelle Marko from Middlesex-London Paramedic Services.  

The couples performed for an audience of approximately 400 at the formal dinner gala.  

The OPPA are honoured to be a Lifetime Donor to the event and thank everyone for their  support in raising over $38,000.00 at this year's event.

Listen to the episode to find out the results of the evening!

If you are intersted in information on a defibrialltor contact John Collie, President Rescue 7 Inc. 905-474-0770 or johncollie@rescue7.net

Inquiries about this podcast episode or ideas for future episodes can be directed by email to communications@oppa.ca.

This episode of the 10-5 podcast is produced and hosted by Scott Mills and Emily Brown.

Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. 

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario.