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  1. bllusc

    OPP Regular/Auxiliary Ranks

    I don't like to stray out of my lane so I will admit that I don't know what the RCMP Aux/special Cst does, or what authority he has. As for other provinces, I do not know. Like any workplace, some people will look down their noses at Auxiliary members while others are glad to have them aboard...
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    Canadian police need more armour & firepower. The CF should not be needed to support.

    The OPP are using the C8 CQB in a semi-automatic version with 30 rd mags, which will replace the venerable Ruger mini-14 eventually. The Remington 870 shotguns are staying. Having just completed my 2 day conversion course with the C8, I can honestly say I haven't had a more enjoyable time on a...
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    OPP Regular/Auxiliary Ranks

    Hello, The relationship between the Auxiliary and the regular members is a cordial one, but with the regular members having no subordination to any Auxiliary rank. The regular members of the OPP are sworn police (Peace) officers whereas the Auxiliary members are still civilians, albeit with...
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    Wet Weather Combat Boots: Use, Maintenance & Other Stuff.

    I had been under the impression that the army had initially utilized a lower grade sole and hence, no yellow markings. Having used vibram soles since a teenager in hiking etc, I have had nothing but good things to say about the products and always saw the familiar yellow markings under my feet...
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    Wet Weather Combat Boots: Use, Maintenance & Other Stuff.

    The resoled boots should now have the vibram label on the sole in yellow as opposed to the original black ones. Last year we had all of our boots resoled in Barrie and now apart from being a bit taller (KISS rocker boots!) they are better in icy conditions and have the same tread pattern as the...
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