Hi! I'm presently a part time guard in Espanola but I have lots of "old" friends on the job from the HuntsvilleDet. Back in the '60's. Anybody still around??? 

Thank you for posting the notice of my father, (retired) Staff Sergeant Harold Melton's passing so promptly. I just wanted to note that heDied after a quick and brutal battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday,December 14, rather than on the 13th as posted. Thank you to all the former colleagues who attended the service. 

I just received an email from myDaughter who lives in N.S. There is an email circulating from someone who says he is Captain Abraham Sands of the Ontario Provincial Police. The email has toDo with a person or persons who are putting Hypodermic needles to the underside of gas pump handles. The email continues to say that these needles are infected with HIV positive blood. It continues to say that in the Simcoe area alone there have been 17 cases of people being stuck by these needles over the past five months. MyDaughter says that this email was passed on by local and outside RCMP Membership. She is not sure if this is ligit or not. Can you please let me know. Many thanks Bonnie Teet  

Hi folks just another E-mail address change to the above. Nice to see lots of names of those I knew and worked with 

Email addr. Name change from attcanada.ca to allstream.net 

P.S. Kevin "THE HAMMER" HUMMEL of the OPPA is scheduled to take on "HURRICANE" Andrew CLARKE of the TPA this year. Http://members.rogers.com/fitenite/hurrican.htm#MENU More OPP fights may come to light. We have linked our site to yours. Thanks very much, and Happy Holidays.  

Hello to all of my provincial colleagues. On the lighter side, I wanted to tell you about a boxing competition that my partner and I have each year. It is held by police officers for police officers. One of your own, Knock-Out Nikki took part last year, and brought great honour to your association and membership. The event was sponsored by the OPPA last year, and will be once again.The revenues go towards providing scholarships to underprivileged youth in downtown Toronto. FITENITE 2004 is a widely anticipated annual event that caters to 911 employees and their friends. FITENITE 2004 combines humour and camaraderie with sub-amateur boxing that has a “professional wrestling” flavour. A portion of the proceeds are to be donated to THE PEACE FUND, a bursary fund supervised by Dixon Hall. This fund is was created to provide scholarships to underprivileged students. Numerous OPP officers attended last year. The first ever, FITENITE 2002, took place on January 17th, 2002. It was motivated by 911. We had to do something for the families of the officers that died that day. When the FITENITE website was discovered by the TORONTO SUN, FITENITE made front page. Articles appeared for several days after this initiation. FITENITE became the talk of the town. The POLICEMAN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (of New York City) consequently received a $5,100.00 donation for the express purpose of assisting the Widows and Children of Police Officers who died on 9-11. At FITENITE 2003, we raised $15,900.00 for THE PEACE FUND, a bursary fund maintained by the Dixon Hall, which provides scholarships to underprivileged students in Toronto. Please check it out at http://members.rogers.com/fitenite/ It is a really good time out. All officers and their friends are invited to attend or participate. We look forward to having you out. Jack 

Great looking site.I was pleased to see my father on your past board members list.It didnt seem that long ago he was doing all that travelling. 

We just discovered this site and are thrilled. What better way to keep in touch with old friends and collegues. Please add our name and e-mail to your mailing list for future updates and thanks again. H.G. Cole (Retired) 

John Henry.....nice to see they finally let you go. Things have sure changed eh? Bill 

I recently attended the funeral of John Flagg. Since I had made his acquaintance several years ago, John touched my personal and professional life in many ways. Maybe it's just me, but, I found the attendance of the three party leaders one week before the election particularly offensive. I find it very hard to believe that their attendance was not a Photo opportunity at the expense of the family and friends. Could they have resorted to any lower form of campaigning. 

Could someone please verify if the emails I have been getting in regards to hypodermic needles left in gas pump handles (infected with HIV) is a true email. I have heard nothing about in on the news but have received a couple messages about it. Thank you, Lisa If you are interested in the message I can forward it to you 

My sympathies to the Flagg family 

We have lost a fine officer, Sr. Constable John P. Flagg. Our hearts go out to his family. Roy and Sandra Gordon 

We have been friends with John and Joan Flagg for several years..We will forever miss this true gentleman he was one of a kind. Our sympaties go to Joan annd the Girls. 

On behalf of all members of the Brockville Police Service, our sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and our OPP colleagues on the tragic loss of Senior Provincial Constable John Flagg. Every line of duty death reminds us of the risk each officer faces every day; to lose two members within four months is unspeakable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. 

I am trying to locat Mr. Ken Mcpherson, an old friend of my husband'swho served as our best man in 1973. We have lost track and would love to hear from him. I do not know what branch he served in, but he would have been in the OPP from apprx. 1977on. I do not know how long he stayed int force. He was oringinally from Owen Sound, and went to Eastdale CVI in Oshawa Ont., with my husband and I. Thanks to anyonw who can help. 

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Hi i'm 13 years old and want to become a police officer for the OPP and i was wondering wat it takes to be an officer and wat courses could I take in high school? 

Could anybody put me in touch with a former member. Douglas WAINWRIGHT.He was my best man and in the Military Police with me. THANK YOU. 

Great to have a place to leave a msg. I retired in 95 and moved to PEI with the family. We are loving it. Anyone who is apprehensive about retiring shouldn't be. I was 48 when I left and its been great. Now I wonder when I ever had time to go to work. If you are planning a vacation to PEI look us up or if you need some information regarding the maritimes don't hesitate to drop me a line. Be safe...nothing is more important than you and your family....Tom Albrecht 

I would like to Thank everyone who was able to attend Phil's funeral on May 27,2003. I was unable to get around to speak with Phil's friends and co-workers that I recognized from the past, due to the large amount of people at the hall. I wish you all a safe journey in this very unpredictable world we live in, and hope that Phil will be remembered in the hearts of his friends. 

Change of e-mail address 

Career lasted 31 years and 52 days, but who was counting. Radio dispatcher Whitby "67-69,Cadet '69-70, Constable '70-89 Peterborough, White River,Napanee,Sargeant '89-98 Belleville. Was in recruit class #65 from June 30 to July 18/69. Any past acquaintants out there give me a haller. 

1952 number was 2166. I saw old ray hooker's name on the list also - compatriot; only he stayed in the sunny south - i was sent to ------- and gone to port arthur!! Not many of that gang left - just the other day we lost ol' yaki hayes! Regards to everyone. Nels 

My father is a retired OPP who served most of his career with the Campbellford detachment. He also worked a few years out of the Madoc detachment. He & my mother are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on July 16th. We are holding an Open House for them at their home on Sunday July 13th from 2 to 4. We are extending an invitation to all who know or worked with my father. The open house is from 2 to 4 pm. RR #4 Campbellford. Best Wishes Only. If you have any questions feel free to email me. 

Email address change from ebb@shaw.ca to bandh@telus.net, effective this date June 16/03 Thanks Bari 

I love the site. I have wanted to be a police officer most of my life. If any one has any pointers on what to expect give me and email. Kim 

Heartiest congratulations, we older retirees appreciate this opportunity to reminisce with our buddies! 

I am looking for a friend of mine that works for a police department in your area. Wich one, I'm not sure. I have checked with several and have had no luck finding him. I last heard from him several weeks ago. Being a police officer, I worry about his well being, and would just like to know if he is ok. His name is Dave Hill, some call him Lance. I don't know if you disclose such information such as this, but if you do, I would truly appreciate a word from you. Thank you ever so much. Nice website, by the way! 

Please tell Wally that there is a Mcleod in the O.P.P. My niece. Regards, Peter 

Another old retiree. Joined 1957, served at Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River, Elliot Lake and GHQ. Retired March '88 from Recruitment Unit. Fifteen years ago, seems like yesterday. 

A great site to renew old acquaintances. I have enjoyed hearing the comments from other people using the site. I served from 1952 to 1986 at Belleville, Bancroft, Glencoe, White River and Chatham. Would like to hear from any of those I served with. 

Greetings from Larry Bishop. 

Wonderful site! Mr.Neal Brush introduce this website during a conversation over the telephone. You all should be proud!  

Hi Folks just a note to change my e-mail address to the above. Retired l988 and enjoying every minutes of it, 

Ret. Opp #2571 first time at site. I am from class of 1964, retired 1996. Served at wasaga beach till 1973, 1973-1985 drug enforcement section toronto, 1985-1996 special investigation branch and security branch. Hope to hear from some of the members that were posted at wasaga beach in the summer time. When being a police officer "was a lot of fun". 

Wanted to say HI! To any an all of Michael (Mike) Raynham's old cronies. I was lookinmg for the OPPVA page and can't seem to find it. Hope God holds you and yours in the palm of his hand and 2003 turns out to be a magnificent year. 

I am interested in a career with the O.P.P. I found the site very informative. 

Happy New Year to everyone 

Excellent website!