OPP Sgt Brandon MALCOLM of the OPP Golden Helmets motorcycle unit Police chaplains of the Canadian Police Chaplain Association offer our prayers and deepest condolences to the family of OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, his peers, friends and all those who knew Brandon and are grieving this terrible loss. Early Monday evening, April 27, 2026, Brandon was involved in a MVC while on patrol on Highway 401 in Cobourg. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The OPP continue to investigate his death that...

OPP Chaplain Vic Gayed with the OPP Commissioner's Commendation Today in St. Thomas at the annual OPP West Region Awards Ceremony, OPP Chaplain Vic Gayed was presented the Commissioner's Commendation for Peer Support of Excellence. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique personally presented Vic with the prestigious award, "in recognition of his exceptional commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of a member of the Ontario Provincial Police's Oxford Detachment, and their family,...

Manitoba First Nations Police Service Recruit Class Troop 5 - Week 8 of 26 My first week of instructing the recruits in Troop 5 of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service was memorable for all the right reasons. A small class of 11 provided opportunities to interact and share not just my course content, but also the importance of maintaining emotional and spiritual wellness throughout a career in law enforcement. The benefits of tapping into resources such as police chaplaincy, counsel from...