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.

Shift workers in high stress jobs such as policing and First Responders typically over time experience low testosterone levels, which can contribute to a number of health concerns including but not limited to depression, fatigue, low libido, increased risk of heart attack and stroke and cancer. 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, the importance of getting levels checked and monitored, and modern treatment options for low testosterone (TRT) that can lead to improved physical and mental health.

Dr. 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.

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.

Dr. Frank Stechey is a renowned forensic dentist who has been involved in several criminal investigations assisting the Ontario Provincial Police, as well as police services throughout Ontario, Canada and internationally. Dr. Stechey shares some insights on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association about what to look for to prevent, do interventions and solve child abuse, sexual assaults and homicide cases. Dr. Stechey was a key member of the forensic dentistry team identifying victims after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. He discusses the victim indentification process used in the aftermath of 9/11 and opens up about some of the life long trauma that he endures from his valued service.

OPPA Director Dave Dube joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the OPPA Modernization Committee.

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.

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 "Understanding Perimenopause to Menopause Transition for Women in Policing".

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".

The 2024 OPPA Uniform and Civilian Collective Agreements are discussed with OPPA President John Cerasuolo and Vice President David Sabatini in Episode 126 of 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.

Retired York Regional Police Service Superintendent William (Chris) Bullen is one of the founding members, as well as the former President and Vice President of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E.). Chris joins OPPA Director Lynn Neale on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the 32nd A.B.L.E. Scholarship and Awards Gala being co-hosted by the OPP Association and the OPP on November 16, 2024 at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Orillia.

Retired OPP Staff Sergeant Kathleen Doherty joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the 2025 World Police and Fire Games happening June 22 - July 6, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama

OPP Provincial Constable James Giovannetti discusses the Dufferin Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association. When MCRT deals with a mental health call, the patient is transported to hospital less than 7% of the time. If the team does take a patient to hospital, the process is streamlined quickly, freeing up the police officer and nurse team to be available for other calls. The nurses working on the team are able to get the patients into the mental health system efficiently, which takes workload off Emergency Room nurses. In 2023, through the partnership of the MCRT with the local hospital, wait times in the ER have been reduced, despite the number of calls for mental heath rising.

The first Ontario Police Suicide Memorial hosted by Canada Beyond the Blue will occur at Queen's Park Cr., Toronto on Sunday June 23, 2024 at 11am. Dilnaz Garda, the President of Canada Beyond the Blue is our guest on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss what the Ontario Police Suicide Memorial is, the significance of the planned annual event, and to welcome Members and their families to RSVP and attend the event.

OPP Provincial Constable Tate Pearson of the Dryden Detachment joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss his gender transition journey.

Sherri deGroot, Director Brand and Business Development at the OPPA Credit Union joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the benefits of membership in the OPPA Credit Union. For OPPA Members, the OPPA Credit Union is your financial backup for life.

OPP Provincial Constables Sandra Mouland and Darryl Clark of the Kenora Detachment join 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss their role working as accommodated police officers in the Kenora OPP's General Patrol Support Unit (GPSU). The police officers support the frontline OPP officers in Kenora and area doing much needed valuable work obtaining, analyzing and investigating video evidence in partnerships with a number of community agencies and citizens to prevent and solve crime.

Ontario Provincial Police Official Photographer Jayne van der Veen joins 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss her job and career.