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  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 98 - Built To Last: Continuing The 50 Year Legacy

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 98 - Built To Last: Continuing The 50 Year Legacy
    Jan 25 2026
    In the final episode of Crime Stoppers’ 50th anniversary series, host Julia Vellucci is joined by two leaders whose careers span decades of policing and public safety. The Honourable Julian Fantino, retired police executive and former federal cabinet minister, and Allan Burns, President of the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers, reflect on the evolution of Crime Stoppers and the enduring importance of anonymous reporting. Together, they discuss leadership, public trust, and why community participation remains central to public safety fifty years on and into the future. Be sure to listen to this episode until the very end as the final segment has a special recorded message from Ontario Premier Doug Ford in honour of Crime Stoppers' 50th anniversary.
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    53 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 97 - Crime Stoppers at 50: Why Speaking Up Still Saves Lives

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 97 - Crime Stoppers at 50: Why Speaking Up Still Saves Lives
    Jan 18 2026
    In another special 50th anniversary episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci sits down with Belleville's Chief of Police Murray Rodd and Deputy Chief Sheri Meeks to reflect on the impact of anonymous reporting and the vital role Crime Stoppers continues to play in keeping communities safe. Together, they discuss the evolution of the program, the importance of public trust, and how everyday people can make a real difference by speaking up. 50 years on, this episode highlights why Crime Stoppers remains a powerful tool in preventing crime and supporting communities across Canada.
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    48 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 96 - 50 Years of Community, & Reshaping Policing

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 96 - 50 Years of Community, & Reshaping Policing
    Jan 11 2026
    In another special 50th anniversary episode of Crime Stoppers, host Julia Vellucci speaks with Scott Mills, a 26-year Toronto Police Service veteran who has helped reshape community policing through social media, mental health advocacy, and youth engagement. As TPS’s Social Media Officer, Scott uses digital platforms to build trust, intervene in crisis situations, and connect with the public. Known online as GraffitiBMXCop, he also volunteers with the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association and reflects on why Crime Stoppers remains vital 50 years and onwards.
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    46 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 95 - 50 Years of Anonymous Courage: The Crime Stoppers Story

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 95 - 50 Years of Anonymous Courage: The Crime Stoppers Story
    Jan 4 2026
    This year marks the 50th anniversary of Crime Stoppers. In this episode of TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers, host Julia Vellucci honours the legacy of Crime Stoppers founder Greg MacAllese and reflects on five decades of anonymous reporting, community partnership, and crime prevention. Julia is joined by Cal Millar, retired Toronto Star general assignment reporter and longtime Crime Stoppers advocate. Cal is a founding member of Toronto Crime Stoppers, former director with Crime Stoppers International, and board member with Halton Crime Stoppers. He shares insight into the program’s origins, evolution, and lasting impact on public safety. This episode celebrates the power of anonymous reporting and the communities that have kept Crime Stoppers strong for 50 years.
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    45 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 94 - Breaking Trust: Employee Theft, & Home Security

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 94 - Breaking Trust: Employee Theft, & Home Security
    Dec 28 2025
    In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci explores theft in both the workplace and at home. Julia chats with Sandra Robinson, a professor at the University of British Columbia and one of Canada’s leading experts in workplace psychology and organizational behaviour, who explains why employees steal and how organizations can prevent it. Michael Arntfield, professor, author, former police officer and founder of the Western Cold Case Society, also shares insights on home break-ins and practical ways to stay safe. From internal trust to external threats, this episode highlights opportunity, vulnerability, and steps to protect yourself, your home, and your community.
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    52 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 93 - Protecting Your Home On, & Off Line

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 93 - Protecting Your Home On, & Off Line
    Dec 21 2025
    In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci explores how home security, cybersecurity, and theft prevention are more connected now than ever. As crime evolves alongside technology, protecting your home now also means protecting your digital footprint. Cybersecurity expert Nick Espinosa and criminologist Laura Huey share practical, real-world tips on how criminals choose targets, common mistakes that increase risk, and simple steps Canadians can take to safeguard their homes, devices, and personal information. This is an insightful episode about empowerment, not fear, and how community awareness, prevention, and anonymous reporting help keep everyone safer.
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    52 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 92 - Winter Road Safety

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 92 - Winter Road Safety
    Dec 14 2025
    In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci speaks with road-safety expert Steve Brown from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) about how Canadians can stay safe on winter roads. Drawing on TIRF’s national research, Steve breaks down the real causes behind winter collisions, the science of winter tires, and the small behavioural changes that can dramatically reduce risk — from speed and stopping distance to visibility and decision-making.

    Julia also revisits a past interview with Steve Sullivan, CEO of MADD Canada, who highlights the ongoing dangers of impaired driving, especially during the winter months when conditions are already unpredictable. His perspective underscores how the choices we make before getting behind the wheel are just as critical as how we drive once we’re on the road.

    Together, these conversations offer practical strategies, evidence-based insight, and life-saving reminders for every Canadian driver. This is an important, timely episode you won’t want to miss!
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    52 min
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 91 - Invisible Wounds: Breaking the Cycle of Gendered Violence

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 91 - Invisible Wounds: Breaking the Cycle of Gendered Violence
    Dec 7 2025
    In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci commemorates December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day to honour the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique and to recognize the ongoing reality of gender-based violence in Canada. In this special episode, she speaks to Samra Zafar, human rights advocate, bestselling author, and survivor, whose story of resilience has inspired people across the country. Samra opens up about the warning signs of abuse, the barriers survivors face, and the invisible work of rebuilding a life after trauma. This episode sheds light on why gender-based violence persists, how we can better support survivors, and the role each of us plays in creating safer communities.
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    44 min