OPP ASSOCIATION PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST VACANCY
July 16, 2010

  The Ontario Provincial Police Association requires a part-time receptionist for day to day office assistance.

Note: Ontario Provincial Police Association is a private sector employer and this employee will not be employed by the Province of Ontario.

For more information, please see the attached.

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OPP ASSOCIATION IT SUPPORT ANALYST VACANCY
June 25, 2010

 

The Ontario Provincial Police Association requires an Information Technology Support Analyst for support and maintenance of IT. Please refer to the attached document for more information.

KIM'S FIGHT
BENEVOLENT EVENT
SEPT. 2009

  WOULD YOU HELP!

Imagine if you have been living with a debilitating condition for several years and many assessment and treatment options in Ontario and Quebec were attempted but unsuccessful. Specialists tell you that no other medical treatment is available.

Kim has been suffering from a heart condition that has been extremely hard to control since her first pregnancy in 1993. After numerous referrals and seeing several doctors and specialists throughout Ontario and Quebec, she has been unsuccessful in finding a cure.

Click on link for more information on how to make a donation.

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2010 NHL HOCKEY DREAM DRAW
DRAW DATE: FEBRUARY 2010
July 21, 2009

  The Hockey Draw is a tried and proven concept that has successfully generated funds for drug prevention for over a decade. The program is now poised to expand to include interested minor hockey programs. In my opinion, as a former NHL goaltender and an active OPP officer, playing hockey is the original drug prevention program in Canada. Hockey has always been and will continue to be a positive alternative to drugs and violence for all who play.

The NHL Alumni Hockey Dream Draw will build a lasting legacy of much needed renewable support for minor hockey programs and families across Canada for years to come. It is our intention to develop positive partnerships, which will help support and grow the game of hockey at the grass roots level.

Click on link for more information.

Paul Harrison
OPP Provincial Constable


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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PC ALAN HACK
July 8, 2009

  (LONDON, ON.) – On the 6th of July, 2009, PC Hack of the Elgin County OPP responded to assist in the apprehension of suspect attempting to elude police in a field. While responding, the cruiser he was in struck a transport truck. He and his partner Constable Lynne Neale were both transported to local hospital. Neale was airlifted to Victoria Hospital in London where she continues to recover from her injury. PC Alan Hack succumbed to his injuries at the Four Counties Hospital in Newbury Ontario.

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CPL. MATT DINNING MEMORIAL RIDE FOR HEROES DAY
ASU London to Wingham, Ontario
July 9, 2009

  A SALUTE TO HONOUR A FALLEN SON AND CANADIAN HEROES ON SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 2009.

The First Annual "Ride for Heroes" Day honouring the late Corporal Matthew Dinning, a Military Poiceman who lost his life serving his country in Afghanistan in 2006, is being established to start a Scholarship Fund in Corporal Dinning's name at the F.E. Madill Secondary School in his hometown of Wingham, Ontario.

Matthew's father is OPP Provincial Constable Lincoln Dinning of Wingham Detachment.

See pdf for complete information and details.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN MOTORCYCLE RIDE
TORCH RUN RIDERS
May 14, 2009

  Be part of the excitement and ride with the Torch Run Riders in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ontario on Saturday June 6, 2009.

Click on pdf for more information.

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4TH ANNUAL OPPA CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
March 5, 2009

  The Ontario Provincial Police Association, will be hosting its 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic on June 4, 2009 at Horseshoe Resort in Horseshoe Valley. Proceeds from the tournament will be going into the OPP Association Fund for families of injured members.

$140 per golfer, includes golf (scramble format), cart, lunch and dinner - call Sandra Marra at OPP Association to register your foursome - 1-800-461-4282 or 728-6161

Special Room rate of $89/ngt at Horseshoe Resort - 705-835-2790 - booking code 92922

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OPERATION CANADA CARES CAMPAIGN - DONATION UPDATE
LETTER OF THANKS FROM KATHY CHAPMAN
Dec. 23 2008

  President Karl Walsh:

I would personally like to thank you for allowing me to challenge the Executive and delgates for support at the AGM for the second year in a row for the "Operation Canada Cares" campaign.

275 parcels were packed up and flown to Afghanistan in time for Christmas.

This year there were donations in the amount of $1,720.00

Kathy Chapman
No. 8 Branch Secretary

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OPP ASSOCIATION & ONTARIO GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS
August 22, 2008

  Earlier this week the OPP Association participated in consultations with the Ontario Government regarding bargaining structure and other related items. Representatives from other Ontario Public Service (OPS) bargaining agents were also present; OPSEU, AMAPCEO and PEGO for a facilitated discussion on ways of reforming the labour relations framework.

These consultations are yet another indicator of the excellent working relationship that the OPP Association has developed with the Ontario Government. This provides a great opportunity for us to address a number of long standing issues of importance to our Association.

The OPP Association continues to concentrate on protecting and enhancing the interests of the hard working men and women who uphold safety and security across the province of Ontario. These consultations were viewed as a promising opportunity for us to achieve additional benefits for our members.

Regards,
Karl Walsh
President
OPP Association

NHL HOCKEY DREAM DRAW
AUGUST 25, 2008

  Greetings,

The OPPA/ DARE Hockey Dream Draw will be a little different this year with the NHL Alumni on board as a full sponsor. The reason for the changes is to allow Ontario Minor Hockey teams to also benefit from the proceeds. As in the past the tickets that OPPA members sell will go to support your D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) programs and do no not require a deposit.

REMEMBER!!!!! Whoever sells the winning ticket also wins the GRAND PRIZE trip for two.

If you are involved in minor hockey programs and want to take advantage of the Draw for your team, a $2.00 per ticket deposit is required with the ticket order.

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS YEAR'S NHL HOCKEY DREAM DRAW.

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Letter of Appreciation to Commissioner Fantino
RE: Historical Homicide Unit/Velma Thomson Murder
July 7, 2008

  Please see the attached copy of a letter of appreciation that was sent to Commissioner Fantino regarding the resolution to the cold case murder of Velma Thomson.

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OPPA SUPPORTS WINNIPEG PETITION
May 15, 2008

  In December of 2006, members of the Winnipeg Police Service street crimes unit were executing a narcotics search warrant. During the course of the execution of the warrant, the male suspect armed himself with a shotgun and fired at the officers, wounding three. Two of the officers are still recovering from their injuries and have undergone extensive surgeries and rehabilitation. The male suspect, despite numerous charges stemming from the incident, was granted bail and in the opinion of many of our members was given considerable freedom that was unwarranted given the scope of the charges.

The wives of the involved members channeled their immense frustration into an online petition calling for maximum penalties for violent offenders. The online petition is set to expire in June of this year, so time is of the essence.

Please join us and show your support by signing the Winnipeg peition so we can demonstrate to our law makers that there must be definitive changes in the judicial system.

Board of Directors
OPP Association

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GREAT CANADIAN HEAD SHAVE
IN SUPPORT OF THE TERRY FOX FOUNDATION
APRIL 9, 2008

  The Terry Fox Foundation is inviting all firefighters, police, RCMP and EMS across Canada to take part in our second annual "Great Canadian Head Shave" for cancer research on Friday, September 12, 2008. 

This would be a true gathering of Canadian heroes for Terry Fox. Last year, the event raised $1 million and we had strong support from the fire departments in Sylvan Lake-AB, Niagara Falls-ON, Sackville-NB and Victoria-BC, as well as some individual firefighters in Calgary, Edmonton and other locations. Terry's entire family took part by having their heads shaved. All funds raised go to the Terry Fox Foundation and the new Terry Fox Research Institute which was just launched in October, 2007.

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UPDATE-OPP SEEK FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN OFFICER
BEING HONOURED BY THE ONTARIO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION


  Please see the attached document with a status update on the search for the family of a fallen officer.

The Ontario Provincial Police is seeking family members of a Highway Traffic Officer who worked in Grimsby, Ontario until October 17, 1927, at which time he died while on duty with the Department of Highways.

For details, see attached.


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LIFT THE KID'S SPIRITS SKI DAY
HEIGHTS OF HORSESHOE IN HORSESHOE VALLEY


  Healing Hearts One Skier at a Time!
Join in the fun at the Heights of Horseshoe on February 18th, 2008 in support of Grieving Children at Seasons Centre.

See the attached for more information.

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THANK YOU TO THE PRIME MINISTER
CHRIS GARRETT CONSIDERED FOR THE CROSS OF VALOUR


  Cobourg Constable Chris Garrett was a hero and now, thanks to a country-wide team effort that included police associations, politicians, the public, the media, and the outstanding support from Ontario Provincial Police Association members, he will be considered for the Cross of Valour.

Leadership was needed and the OPP Association is pleased that Prime Minister Stephen Harper stepped forward this week to provide that leadership by announcing that the two-year deadline will be amended to accommodate cases such as this.

It was the right decision. We hope this announcement will provide some comfort to Chris’ family and also recognize the extraordinary actions of other heroes like Chris in the future.

As Rick Bartolucci, Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, said: Constable Garrett was a brave officer and a pillar of his community. There should be no time limit on our recognition of his sacrifice.

Karl Walsh
President

OPP ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES ERIN ROY
OLYMPIC TORCH RUN DEDICATION TO THE LATE ROB PLUNKETT


  Erin Roy’s dream has been fulfilled! She will be carrying the torch for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing in honour of her late uncle, Constable Rob Plunkett of the York Regional Police Service, who was killed in the line of duty on August 2, 2007.

Erin received the highest number of votes in an online contest, taking first place where she won the opportunity of a life time to carry the Olympic torch in Beijing in June 2008. She will run a 400-metre leg of the relay as the torch makes its way to Beijing.

Rob was actively involved with the Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Games and held the position of Chairman in the year 2000. He was also actively involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for 15 years.

Erin’s victory will fulfill her dream to honour of the legacy of a man that she admired greatly and is a true testament of the pride and love shared by one family.

Support for Cst Garrett - Medal Of Valour
OPPA Supports Medal of Valour for Cst. Chris Garrett - Cobourg Police Service
18/11/2007

  The OPPA Board of Directors are bringing the above petition to your attention.

Cst. Chris Garrett of the Cobourg Police Service was murdered on May 18th 2004 while on duty by then 18 year old Troy Davey. Garrett was responding to a robbery call and although he had his throat slashed by the accused, he managed to wound Davey with his service pistol.

His nomination for the Medal of Valour was delayed due to the trial of the accused in the murder case. The current rule is that the nomination has to be made within a two year time frame.

This worthy petition was authored by Eric Spagnolo (a colleague of Cst. Garrett) and simply asks for the ability of an extension of the two year in the case of an officer killed in the line of duty, where an earlier nomination may affect any criminal proceedings.

President Walsh has also requested this topic be discussed at the upcoming Canadian Police Association meeting on the 25th of November 2007 with a view to securing National support..

We would encourage you all to sign this petition and support this worthy effort being undertaken in the memory of Cst. Garrett and to assist those who this may affect in the future.

Board of Directors
OPP Association

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Press Release
President Walsh speaks out on Taser Issue
21/11/2007

  Taser Rhetoric Concerns Frontline OPP Officers

SUPPORT FOR THE 2008 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE CONSTABLE ROB PLUNKETT
October 22, 2007

  Kindly read the attached letter from Erin Roy, niece of the late Constable Rob Plunkett of the York Regional Police Service who was killed in the line of duty earlier this year.

Erin has entered a contest to win the opportunity to carry the torch over one of the legs of the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay across China. If successful, it is Erin's wish to dedicate her run to her late uncle. Please help us to assist Erin with her dream.

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DARE HOCKEY DREAM DRAW WINNERS
MARCH 9, 2007

  The 2007 edition of the OPPA Hockey Dream Draw wrapped up on March 5th, 2007. Please see the attached for the winner's name and more information.


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A Special Gift For My Birthday…
Un cadeau spécial pour ma fête…
January 29, 2007

  Hi, my name is Shane I am 7 years old. I am diagnosed with leukemia. My Birthday wish this year (May 30th) would be to receive the largest amount of cards as possible and from all places. If you can help me, it would be appreciated. PLEASE, contact your friends…THANK YOU !

Bonjour, je me nomme Shane j’ai 7 ans J’ai la leucémie. Mon souhait cette année pour ma fête (30 mai) serait de recevoir le plus de cartes de fête possible et de différentes régions. Si vous pouviez m’aider à atteindre ce but ce serais super. S.V.P. contactez vos amis…MERCI !

Shane Bernier
P.O. Box 484
Lancaster ON
Canada
K0C 1N0

About the OPPA and History of the OPPA
Welcome to the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) web site.


  The OPPA represents all civilian and non-commissioned uniform members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on labour and contractual issues. Employees of the OPP holding the rank of Inspector and other senior supervisory roles are represented by the Commissioned Officers Associations (COA).

There are approximately 5,579 uniform members and 2,626 civilian members who belong to the Association.


The OPPA was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization on March 3, 1954. Throughout its existence the OPPA's philosophy has been "members serving members” and to advance the interests of its members in every manner.

While collective bargaining and labour contract administration are a priority for the Association, an equally important role for the Association is to promote a healthy and safe work environment for all members.

The Association, the largest single Police Association of its kind in Canada, also presents policy briefs and lobbies Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments to ensure the voice of front-line members is heard.

Please click on more info below for a history of the OPPA.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
December 6, 2006

  The Ontario Provincial Police, North East Region is leading the way in drug education by offering the D.A.R.E. Program to every elementary school in its coverage area. Students from Burk’s Falls to Moosonee and Sault Ste. Marie to Temiskaming will all be talking about D.A.R.E.

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