To all the gorgeous OPP officers in Dutton.You guys are my heros!!A big HI!! to Harry,Rob,Perry,and Ray.I'm so glad I know all of you. I am planning on taking the Police Foundations course at Fanshawe College and I'm not quite sure what will happen after that, but I will do whatever it takes to join the OPP. I will always remember you guys you mean a lot to me. If anyone has any valuable information on what will be required of me and anything else you should find helpful, PLEASE email me. It will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! 

Former #2867 , now a member of the OPP vets and on contract with Brockville PS. Due to all of the unfortunate situations which occurred and have caused negative relationships between OPP and some Municipal Police Services I want to pass on Festive Season greetings to all OPP members from myself personally and members of the Brockville Police Service. Although we are also in "costing" processes in Leeds and Grenville, everyone has worked hard and focused on responding to costing queries without "editorializing" or using negative comparisons about each other. I thank Supt Carson Fougere, Ssgt Jeroen Meinen of LEEDS OPP and Ssgt Brent Hill of GRENVILLE OPP and well as both OPP and Municipal ASSOC reps and all members of the local OPP and the Gananoque, Prescott and Brockville Police Services. Our daily operational requirements and much needed daily support to one another is vital, as is the perceptionf the public has via news media reports. I trust 1999 will allow us to continue our journeyt through the "costings minefield". To many friends, all of our colleagues and their families, have a SAFE, HEALTHY and PROSPEROUS New Year. 

Thanks for the info on OPP takeovers - helps answer some of my personnal questions on the subject. Merry Xmas. 

I Would like to Join the force. I'm actually a student and working as a security guard for experience and then go to college take Law Enforcement and apply for Police Service 

Hello to a friend I used to work with at Casino Rama, CATHY CHARLEBOIS, the newest member of the O.P.P. Cadet Program. Congratulations Cathy! You'll do a great job!!! Merry Christmas to you and Jeff. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to All. Only -31* here tonight. Burrrrrrrr. 

I have recently applied to the O.P.P, and am going for my interview Jan. 06/99. The website was very-informative! Wish me luck! 

Hello, my name is Matthew and i'am 17, I plan to become a Metro Toronto Police officer, then I would like to become a crimina investagator. BYE !!!! 

I was a member of the OPP 1952 - 55 prior to moving to the USA. I still miss the place and return often abeit electronically. I retired from a police dept. in New Jersey as a patrol sergeant. 

My husband is currently going through the recruting stages to become an OPP Officer. I am looking forward to what we hope to be a positive outcome. This website has given me alot of helpful information. THANK YOU 

Just going through the site and saw a lot names that I once worked with. Great to see and hear from the old days. Brings back some real good memories..Keep up the info and as always the good work 

Hi There Just wanted to say that this Website is terrific and very informative. I have now officially been retired for a year - am loving it and missing the comaraderie of the force. If any of you out there would like to correspond or simply touch bases and update each other, please e-mail me at the above address. Keep safe and have a very happy holiday season. Wayne  

Formerly of Sault Ste. Marie OPP 1963-1969. This is a "super-excellent site" and I found the name of one person here who I worked with in the Soo I will respond to all e_mails. Please keep up the excellent site. 

Thankyou O.P.P.A. for this informative and inspiring web site. I, like many of your guests, have hopes of becoming a Police Officer and enjoy learning of all there is to know about the O.P.P. I also enjoyed reading the comments of other visitors to your site.  

Happened upon this site accidentally and very glad that I did. Retired in 1989 from the greatest police force in the world (OPP) and still enjoying the good life as a vet #5 Chapter,Toronto. Having fun reading the comments of old friends and colleagues. Will definitely keep in touch. Keep up the good work OPPA and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

I am 17 and will hopefully be attending Loyalist College to obtain my goal of being a police officer one day, I have the utmost respect for everybody in the policing system. 

My life long dream is to become a police officer so I thought that I would drop a line and say thanks For Being There!! 

Stumbled across your site while reviewing current Canadian News. Originaly from Brockville ON. Graduated from South Grenville DHS in Prescott, a long time ago. Had to come south to find a position in the Air Force. I retired after 22yrs service. I am currently a Sgt. with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Phoenix AZ, and supervise a shift in one of Sheriff Joe's no frills Jail. I have a brother with the OPP Kingston Det. and a sister-in-law with the Brockville City Force. Additionally one of my sisters is currently with Corrections Canada in Victoria Area. Great site to visit! 

This is a very informative site . My father was on the force until his death in January of 1957 . He held the rank of Corporal at the time of his death and his last posting was at Thornhill prior to that he was at Port Credit . He would have enjoyed seeing this very much . Keep up the great work. 

I am the Director of the Cape Breton Regional Police Youth Club Program "East Division" N.W. Detachment. I have been searching other police web pages for information on other Youth Club Programs across the country. If anyone has any helpful information could you please e-mail me at cbm@ns.sympatico.ca. Thank you and I want to say that I am very impressed with the design of your web page. 

Congratulations on a great site! And, to Dave Brunton who says he is retiring next August, I always KNEW you were old!! The rest of us youngsters from the May 1975 class will enjoy our youth and wait....perhaps even visiting Dave in the "home". ; )) By the way, what ever happened to the idea of having a class reunion?? Stay safe.  

A Communications operator working a slow night shift. Just want to say how very proud I am to be a civilian member with the OPP. I take great pride in my job and am here to make yours easier. Be careful out there. 'Mitch' 

Hi... I'm visiting my son & family in the Lively, Ont. area this weekend and decided to browse on his pc. You have a very interesting site. Keep up the good work and take care. 

Just got on the net today and I'm checking the Guestbook as my initial assignment. Interesting reading. I'll be back again. 

Just arrived from Ontario for the winter Hot and humid right now. Y'all have a good winter up there in the north. 

Great wed site.... will be very useful when I retire... Hi to all my friends who read this... still in good old Napanee... 23 years now....hope to retire next August....All the rest of my classmates from 1975 will just have to wait a few more years... stop crying Sean (Quinte) it'll go by quickly...  

What a great site to come across! I would like to thank everyone who has served and I have alot of respect for you.I am currently in the Police Foundations program at Algonquin College and I hope to be hired soon.I would really appreciate it if anyone could send me some info on how to better my chances for recruitment.Thanks a bunch!  

Could officer Jeremy Waller please e-mail me a hello if he's out there. People who have survived Acton should at least keep in contact!  

Any O.P.C recruits from 1995 Jan-Mar feel free to E-Mail me, and of course whoever else may know me.  

Retired in Jan 91 and just got a computer to play with. Hello to anybody I served with and wants to talk. 

I would like to thank all the O.P.P members and officers for their continous efforts to keep Ontarios streets and Highways safe for us pedestrians. My friends uncle is an officer and if it hadnt have been for him I would never had cared. Gordie Hanna 

I am a 2nd year Law and Security student at Georgian College in Barrie. In the future I would like to become a member of the O.P.P. I would first like to get some experience as a Auxilliary Officer first, preferably after graduation. This web site is cool, keep up the great work! 

I think the O.P.P. is a great force, I hope some time in the near future I ca be a member. Just want to send out a special thank-you to all the cops at the Wiarton det. for giving me the insight to the police field I needed, to make my decision to becaome a police officer. Cst. Jon Mallott, Cst. Mike Guilfoyle, Cst. Kirk daSilva, Cst. Scott Dearing and retired Constables Neil Buck and Gunner Boshold made my time with the O.P.P. my best learning experience.  

The OPP do such a great job maintaing the peace. They should never be talked of in any manner that is negative because they are here for one reason. To keep us safe. 

I am a Law and Security student at Georgian College. I am very interested in the OPP, for future employment, and I find it very important to learn as much as possible. This web site is very interesting and I enjoy coming to it. 

I think that the OPP in our area is doing a very good job and I hope that this keeps up. Way to go!!!! 

Retired as a Superintendent in 1992. Was District Commander in #6 DHQ. Have been totally impressed by the ongoing info received from OPPA, it reassures ones connection to the police family. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!!  

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, O.P.P.!! 

Great site! A lot of informative material.  

I would just like to say, that the OPP detatchments are doing a great job!! I have been considering to be a proud police officer, but come upon a stumble. I have one child and I don't have the heart to leave him behind. And i am looking for some insight, if there is anyone that would kindly give me some info. I would greatly appreciate it. I love the Web site. I was interested in the letters you have received from all over from different police officers, one thing i have noticed is that you all love each other as family, and that is great to see! Well the best of luck and may god be with you!  

The OPP is a great organization. I am just going through OPC now and looking forward to a long and prosperous career. 

EXCELLENT SITE FULL OF VERY USEFUL INFORMATION. KEEP IT UP!!! 

thanks for the useful info keep up the good work  

Very good Display. I looked over your Honor roll well done but very sad these things have to happen. Keep up the good work  

I'm just finishing my first year on the job with the OPP. It seems like yesterday was day 1 for me. I couldn't be happier with my choice; being a Police Officer with the OPP. I traded Toronto for Killaloe and now live on a lake (smog free). I even bought a boat! Life is great! 

This is my first time on ,I would like to invite the guys that I worked with in Sharbot Lake to give me a shout so that we can get together to share some old times. I look forward to hearing from you. Bye for now lads! Edward "Scissorhands"  

My first visit. Lots of familiar names. Keep up the great work. I'll definitely be back soon. To all my retired buddies, hope you are enjoying retirement as much as I. It's now ten and a half years. How time flies when you're having fun, and enjoying good health.  

I'm a police officer working for the Hungarian National Police for fifteen years. I live in the nice Transdanubian area of Hungary in a vine-growing area. I'm very happy to find yor sites. They are very interesting for me. I hope to get messages from colleagues or anybody else. "We serve and save!" By.  

Member of the Anti-gambling branch,a.k.a. as the flying squad.like the site very much  

Lived in Toronto for five years. Y'all do a good job. Stay safe... 

nice website and keep doing your jobs of protecting the people of ontario, canada 

GREAT WEBSITE, hope to be an officer in a year or two, taking Police Ed, SIR SANDFORD FLEMING RULES (keep your stick on the ice) jeff 

Excellent Site, very professional. Good work. 

I am trying to obtain addresses for the following retired members: Norman McLeod - Kincardine, Terry Irish Renfrew, Harold Hurst - Parry Sound, Fred Instant - T/B Fred I am sorry I lost the letter you sent me last fall sayi ng you moved west, John Mesich - Lunenburg, Jim Soloway - Bridgenorth, Doug Abbott - Kingston, Gary Sonnenberg - Gary where did you move too. Anyone seeing this message if you could contact the member or me I would appreciate a call. Hope everyone is well.  

Hi. Nice Web Site! Good to see some familiar names I'm retired from Dutton Detachment,#2 District (1963-1993).Presently recovering from minor (?) heart attack. Will be happy to reply to all e-mail.Speaking of which - a reunion of all Dutton members, including family of deceased members - is being considered.If enough interest is shown, we'll look into place, time and cost and will advise. If you would be interested in attending, please reply to e-mail address above or snail-mail to: E.C.Menard 200 Margaret St., Dutton, ont. N0L 1J0 phone- 1-519-762-3723 or OR - contact Art Gosselin at - dgosselin@hotmail.com or - snail-mail to A.J.Gosselin, 177 Weybridge Terrace, Brampton, Ont. L6V 3S6. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. 

I am a very proud "married member" of the OPP. My husband has been on the force for 8 years. I resently attended a retirement supper for 4 members of the Ontario Provincial Police. At this dinner retired constable Norm Gibbs, congratulated his wife and family for "putting up with being married to a constable". I cried. I am very proud of my husband Cst. Chris Bannon. I am proud of the fact he blongs to an organization which not only cares about his health (new hats to protect his balding head from the sun), but who cares about my husband all round well being. I like the fact he considers members of the OPP family. I like the fact that when he does not come home after work, I need not worry, because the girls in the Comm Centre do that for me. I just like the OPP. Recently my husband tried a different force for a while. They did not have the moral, or the pride my husband had with the OPP. He returned within 6 months. Thank you OPP for giving my husband the excellent training to keep my childrens daddy safe!!  

I just wanted to thank you for keeping the peace. You guys do a great job. Keep up the good work. 

this is a very informative website.my dad is a o.p.p. officer for 25 years. i had a tour through the new headquarters this year.. simply amazing, i want to become a police officer o.p.p. (p.s.) i especially liked the museum... 

Just finished 4 years of university (Laurentian) Law & Security course, and will be applying in the near future for employment with the O.P.P. organization, I would welcome any infos and or advices, that would help me in reaching my goal, as a police officer. Wish me luck. Thank You.  

It's been three weeks since my father (Sulo Hautanen) passed away. A short note to all of you. As many of you know, I have spent part of my younger years growing up in OPP detachments (Thunder Bay District). These memories were very special to me and I would like to express my appreciation to many of you who had attended my father's funeral. Special thanks to Kanata Detachment who had arranged the motorcycle escorts from the service to the burial. My family and friends were very touched and that day will always be remembered. We shall meet again and take care. Sonia Hautanen  

Today, we brought flowers to lay at the base of the large stone cairn, erected by members of the Madoc Detachment and the Community, to honour our son, Provincial Constable Andrew Bruce Gordon, #7042, killed, on duty, May 3rd, 1992. These flowers lay beside those placed by Quinte/Madoc members in his memory. As I stood on the walkway, created to bring all visitors to the detachment, past the large cairn, illuminated in darkness, near a flowering crab tree, and under the flags of our province and country, his death seems like yesterday. How can six years have past so quickly. Each day brings memories of his violent passing, but also memories of our pride in him and joyful memories together. We are proud to be part of the OPP family, who remember. 

TO ALL MY FRIENDS AT QUINTE/MADOC DETACHMENT. I HAVE ENJOYED THE PAST 11 YEARS IN EAST REGION . YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN . PLEASE STOP IN AND VISIT IF YOU ARE IN THE NIAGARA AREA. KIM AND I HAVE ENJOYED YOUR FRIENDSHIP . (BUCKWHEAT) 

Retired after many years at Old GHQ at 13 Queen's Park Crescent, then sevaral more in old #8 District, at Lindsay, Cobourg, Haliburton and Peterborough. Enjoying the freedom of retirement, but miss and always will, the camaradery. Will always be proud of my service time. George F. Mounsteven #2062 (Class of 1950)  

Retired for the past five, still trying to learn how how to relax. Far too much time with the agency and now a Virago 1100 to keep me away. 

just got back from texas & got a new e-mail add since my arrival see a lot f familiar names on here  

Just returned from wintering in Florida. Lots of golf. Game did'nt improve any. Everybody have a good summer now - y'all hear!  

A great web page!! Keep up the great work. I am a police patch collector and am always looking for new and old patches to add to my collection. Stay Safe 

I just viewed your Honour Role in preparation for our May 15, 1998 Peace Officers' Memorial Service to be held in Marquette, MI. If you can attend and want more information, please call me at 906-475-1118. Fallen O.P.P. officers will be remembered. 

Back home again after a winter of poor fishing in Florida. 

MY RETIREMENT DAY HAS FINALLY COME, THANKS TO QUINTE WEST. TAKE CARE FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS. I WILL MISS QUINTE O.P.P. DETACHMENT AND ALL THE PRANKSTERS ON THE SHIFT.  

HOSPITAL SECURITY AT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL SAYING HI TO ALL THE OFFICER'S WITH THE O.P.P. WHO ONCE WORKED AT THE CIVIC HOSPITAL. WE HAVE NOW CHANGED BOARDS AND ARE KNOWN AS THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL. 

first time at this sight. It was nice to see some old friends.Bill Terc good luck in the falls I will keep you in mind for hockey next year. Wally Mackenzie glad to hear you are healthy in your retirement. Good luck.  

Great site. Very informative and interesting. I finally had a chance to look through past entries in the guest book and saw many names that were familiar to me. Hello to all my old friends and the staff of Nbr 2 Com Unit(Bob Forsythe passes along his regards too. Drop a line or give a call if you get a chance.  

Retirement is great, and now I can find old friends from years ago and also keep up with whats going on in our association....well done folks you came through again  

As a result of my checking in on the OPPA web a short time ago, an old friend and 1952 classmate, Ray HOOKER, contacted me and we shall meet this summer and say "Hello" again after MANY years. Thanks....Nels  

Cop for Cancer is great! Thanks to all of you. 

A nice book.Thanks for allowing me in. I am also looking to communicate with anyone interested in tenpin bowling. Kind regards Paul Miller Hertfordshire Police Officer (Dog Handler)  

Nice web page! I am an executive member of the newly formed Police Association in the Bahamas. We are anxious to hear from persons and associations who may communicate ideas or concepts. Please e-mail me with anything you may have relating to rules, consitution etc. 

Retired 12 years, member from 1952 to 1986. Glad to hear from anyone, especially some of those many great members I worked with.  

***** NICE WEB SITE *****  

just have 16 more days here then off to the fallsfor the big retirement day to come.  

See the name of one of my fellow officers from Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay) - Dick GAMBLE, of Johnstown ON. Worked with Dick in Port Arthur. My Number 2166 - 1952 Hello to all the retired old friends! 

The content on this web site is very informative. Wishing everyone the best in Ontario from the Hobbema Police Service staff!!! Sgt. Darren Jonasson, formerly Pickle Lake Detachment and Sudbury area.  

just surfing through the police sites on the internet and found a place named after me ! quite an honour. I enjoyed the visit. have a nice day. yours in policing. barrie simpson  

I recently became a member of the OPP after serving 8 years with the Waterloo Regional Police Service in Kitchener/Cambridge. I was hired in April of 1990 and have many friends in the OPP that I have not heard from for a while. I'd just like to say "hi" to the guys and let you know that I will be serving at the St. Thomas detachment in Western Region. Give me a shout and I will certainly get back to you!!!  

I just wanted to say that I also want to become a Police Officer. It has been my dream for a long time. I am going to College next year, for the law enforcement Police education courses. I have been in the London Municipal Police head quarters and it really surprised me. I was expecting a smaller place. I have never been in an OPP station. I plan on touring the Aylmer Police College soon, with one of the police officers from the London Municipal Police. He is the one who offered to take me on the tour of the London Headquarters. Well, I just wrote to say keep up the good work and hopefully I'll be joining the force in a few years. Pam MacDonald  

Your Officer Jeff Eastick of the OPP Dive Team is family. Do you know if he has a "E" Mail address, and if so, would "E" Me back with it? I enjoy your Web. Be SAFE.. USA Brother Officer J.R. Sanders 

Trying to locate Carl Walsh. Joined the force about two years ago. Good friend of mine. He is based somewhere around Barrie to Toronto. Sure would like to here from him again. An E mail would be great Thanx 

nice to see a lot of familiar names. very interesting  

Hi there! I worked for the Association for approx. 7 years...I don't know if anyone remembers me or not but I want to say the Association has a lot of really good memories for me...I still feel like I'm a part of it even though I've been away for over 2 years now. I know (first hand) that the Association works very hard individually and as a team to assist and develop members interests and do an excellent job doing it!!! I miss everyone there and also all the members I do know personally...it was an excellent experience!!! Thank you everyone! P.S. Please e-mail me anytime...I'd love to keep in touch!! 

I was so proud to see my father's name in your Board of Director's list. Thank You. If anyone out there knew him I'd love to hear from you. His name was Asst. Commissioner Louis J. Bolt (1924-1971) 

Originally from the Lake Helen Reserve, in Nipigon and have friends from the Nipigon Det. I have been in the RCMP for 17 years now and grew up with Sgt. W. Dennis JOHN of Thunder Bay Det. I am in the process of suggesting a "Homecoming for Nipigon" in the upcoming year or 1999 or 2000. It would be a ideal time for former Nipigon O.P.P. Detachment Members to get together as well. What do you think? Anyone want to help?? 

Hi Guys, Great site!!!!!!!! Didn't know this web site was was here. Keep up the good work and I'd like to say a big Hello to Brian.A and Wally.T, thanks for the visit and sorry about lunch maybe next time!!!! You are two great guys and I'm proud to have you on our police force! 

Exellent Site Congrats to OPPA. Retired from OPP Nov 93 Served at Soo and Red Lake also various summer dets in 14 district...  

RENFREW AND KILLALOE O.P.P. WILL BE HOLDING A "COPS FOR CANCER" HEAD SHAVE FOR CANCER ON THE 1ST of MAY 1998, HERE IN RENFREW, ONT. IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE OFFICERS WHO ARE SHAVING THEIR HEADS PLEASE WRITE: RENFREW O.P.P. Detachment, 532 Stewart St. N., Renfrew, ON K7V 1Y6 - Include your address if you would like a receipt. All proceeds to the canadian cancer society. 

I enjoyed your website!! I know a OPP officer personally and if I am arrested I hope it is by Brad Seltzer! 

I really enjoyed this homepage. All the best for future updates. HEY SIR SANDFORD FLEMING COLLEGE!  

I would like to commend you on this excellent site. I would also like to congratulate my father on his retirement from the force after thirty years. Way to go. Enjoy the rest of your years.  

Great sight! I hope to be a part of it one day. 

Hi My name is Simon James I am 15 years old and live in Fergus Ontario.I have wanted to be a police officer all my life.I collect Law enforcement patches from Ontario and have patches from Canada and the US to trade I am looking for patches form some of the smaller towns such as Owen Sound and Aylmer if any one konws how to get those patches. Anyways great page guys keep up the good work!!!! Simon James 

Hi there i just drop by just to check out your homepage great job guys. I am currently in the First Nations Constable Program at Northern College in Kirkland Lake Ontario , I presently looking for a postiton with the OPP well I gotta go , hopefully I'll be your partners in fighting crime. 

my father was a officer for 13.5 yrs served in barrie and woodstock ont i was a aux officer district #2 wsdk my fathers # was 3521 mine was 720) both of us were proud to serve the province of ontario  

Web site looks good! Note of thanks to OPP members, particularly officers at Keele/Downsview detachment who are helping shuttle emergency supplies to storm struck Quebec. I received a phone call from one of the shelters thanking everyone for the message and supplies sent to Quebec! Kinda makes you proud to be from Ontario, great work! wayne keon 

Hi. Enjoyed my visit to your Association. To all my retired colleagues. Take care and have a long retirement. Scotty  

I am a retired Sgt #3108 from Atikokan on June 30th 1995. I am enjoying retirement in Elliot Lake Ont Both my wife, Carolyn and myself are in good health. All the kids are working...a plus in this day and age!!:-) We will be vacationing in Portugal this winter, and will be thinking of all of you in the cold!!  

Greetings to all members of the OPPA, the Commissioned Officers Association and the Veterans Association.  

I stumbled on your sight earlier today looking for information on my family, and I was proud to see and tasteful Honour Roll that truly honours those like my father (Samuel E. Ankenmann PC #3000) who lost their lives serving on the OPP. This is my first round of visiting, but will not be my last. Keep up the Good work, both on the WEB and on the highways and by-ways of Ontario. I'm proud that my father wore the uniform. And may God's Blessings be with all the men and women who wear it throughout 1998. 

This is the third time I have visitedyour site. Your Organization should be proud of the very professional manner in which it not only portrays the OPPA, but also the Force and the Province itself. I retired in l993 as an Inspector with the Niagara Regional Police Force after 36 yr of continuous service with both the OPP and NRPF. I served six years with the OPP at #1DHQ Chatham from l956 to 1963. My badge #3089 (original numbering). I have very fond memories of the members I was associated with over those years, Cpl. Archie Shields, Prov.Const. Bill Evans,Bob Presant, Jim Szarka Bud Tarras as well as others. I still have copies of my weekly reports (would you believe). Keep up the good work. Clive Jones 

I fell apone this site when I was looking for somthing. I had intended to write something stupid but when I scrolled through some of the other entries I couldn't do it. They all sounded to nice, this page is really more than I expected. 

I would love to be a part of this great organization 

Can't wait to be a proud member of the Ontario Provincial Police.