Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. is a podcast that brings you informed discussion about unsolved crimes, wanted persons, awareness campaigns and how citizens can remain anonymous to help make their community safer. Hosted by: Sean Sportun
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On this episode we focus our discussion on a cold case murder investigation of Matthew Staikos. With us today is David Perry from Investigative Solutions Network and Inspector Terry Browne from the Toronto Police Homicide & Missing Persons Unit. There is a $250,000.00 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of those responsible for Matth…
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Episode 27: Organized Retail Crime - It Costs Us All
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On this episode we continue the discussion on Organized Retail Crime; and the impact it is having of the retail industry and the safety of our community. We will also discuss the latest awareness campaign It Costs Us All. Thank you to GardaWorld for their partnership on this episode. For more information, visit www.ItCostsUsAll.com…
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On this episode we speak with Sam Cosentino, Director of Enforcement with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) to discuss what their organization is all about, how they support the vehicle consumer and the new partnership forged with Toronto Crime Stoppers.
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Episode 25 - Human Trafficking - A Youth Lead Conversation
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On this episode we are continuing the conversation on Human Trafficking, however today we are tackling in from a youth perspective and have Maha Malik from the Chiefs Youth Advisory Committee sitting in as our co-host to lead the discussion. In addition, we have Jasminder Sekhon from Victim Services Toronto and Gina Tassopoulos from the Toronto Pol…
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Episode 24: Human Trafficking, An International Fight
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On this episode we speak with PC David Oh about the recent Toronto Police Service International Human Trafficking conference that was held in Toronto between March 20-22, 2023. Toronto Crime Stoppers was in attendance and had the pleasure of interviewing a number of delegates, which will all be featured on this episode.…
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Episode 23: Youth The Target of Human Trafficking
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February 22 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, it is a time to bring awareness to the extent in which individuals are exploited through labour trafficking and sex trafficking in Canada. To recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Day and take a step towards combatting this form of modern-day slavery, helping to advocate on behalf of survivor…
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Episode 22: Retail Theft & Organized Crime: What's The Connection? (A syndicated podcast with GardaWorld)
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On this episode we discuss the nexus between retail theft and organized crime; and the impact it is having of the retail industry and the safety of our community. We have assembled a panel of seasoned professionals to discuss this growing trend called Organized Retail Crime: Rui Rodrigues (Retail Counsel of Canada), Supt. Bob Gourley (Halton Police…
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Episode 21: Crime Stoppers Month 2022: A Record-Setting Year
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On this episode we discuss Crime Stoppers Month 2022, which is celebrated annually during January around the world and we will provide a recap of 2021 and the successes that made it a record-setting year!
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On this episode we meet “The New Guys”; Toronto Crime Stoppers Police Coordinator Det. Marc Madramootoo and PC. Sean O’Neil, the programs Community Engagement & Social Media Officer. In addition, we feature a JTI Talks conversation on how convenience stores can protect themselves against the victimization of robbery.…
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Episode 19: 3Si – Making It Easy To Track The Bad Guys
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On this episode we have David Almasi, Canadian Vice President of 3Si Security joining to discuss what he and his team are doing and the services they provide to protect clients assets and property from the criminal element.
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On this episode we speak with Detective Sergeant David Correa from the Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes Human Trafficking Enforcement Team to discuss what he and the team are doing to combat the issue of Human Trafficking; as well as sharing some prevention tips to not fall victim. Please watch our Online Grooming/Human Trafficking awareness video…
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Episode 17: Crime Stoppers Month: A Conversation With Cal Millar
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On this episode we had the opportunity to speak with one of the Crime Stoppers originals, Cal Millar, who helped start the Toronto program and created the foundation of what the program has become today. As well, Crime Stoppers Month is celebrated annually during January around the world, so today’s episode we will cover our official CS Month launc…
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On this episode, Det. Mary Vruna from the Toronto Police Homicide-Missing Persons Unit joins us to discuss one of “TORONTO’s MISSING” cases – the disappearance of Lebohang “Toby” Nicol. We also welcome Det. Shawn Marshall from the C3 Unit in a new segment called “On-line Detective”. For more information on the disappearance of Toby, please visit ht…
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On this episode, Detective Constable Ron Chhinzer from the Toronto Police Integrated Gang Prevention Task Force joins us to discuss what he and the team are doing to combat gangs and the violence that comes with it. For more information on what the Gang Prevention Task Force is doing, please visit www.engage416.ca…
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Episode 14: Toronto's Missing: Gloria Jean Abotossaway
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On this episode, Det. Mary VRUNA from the Toronto Police Homicide-Missing Persons Unit joins us to discuss one of “TORONTO’s MISSING” cases – the disappearance of Gloria Jean Abotossaway. We also speak with PC. Monica Rutledge, from the Aboriginal Peacekeeping Unit on the important work the unit is doing. For more information on the disappearance o…
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Episode 13: Toronto's Missing With Det. Vruna
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On this episode we have Det. Mary Vruna from the Toronto Police Homicide-Missing Persons Unit in a new segment we are calling “Toronto’s Missing” and we feature one of our Board Members, Katrina Franczak and learn more about her role and why she joined Toronto Crime Stoppers. For more information on Toronto’s Missing, please visit https://www.canad…
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Episode 12: Uber Keeps Safety Top Of Mind, Globally
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On this episode we have a special guest join us; Nick Pailthorpe from Uber’s Law Enforcement Outreach Team and a friend of Toronto Crime Stoppers discusses his role and the important work Uber is doing to make the communities where they operate safer .
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On this episode we focus our discussion on one of Toronto’s mystery’s – the disappearance of Nicole Morin. On Tuesday, July 30, 1985, at approximately 11 am; Nicole left her apartment located on the top floor of 627 The West Mall in Toronto and was never seen again. She was just eight years old at the time and would be 43 now. Crime Stoppers is ask…
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Episode 10: Canada's Most Wanted - T'Quan Robertson
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On today’s episode we focus our discussion on one of Canada’s Most Wanted – T’Quan Robertson. Wanted for attempted murder in a brazen daylight playground shooting that wounded two young girls ages 5yrs and 9yrs back on June 14, 2018; you will hear all about the efforts being made by the BOLO Program, Toronto Crime Stoppers and the Toronto Police Se…
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On this episode we speak to Sharon Hanlon, the President of Crime Stoppers International. We discuss what the international board is all about and the vision for the organization going forward.
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Episode 8: Fraud Scams & Crime Prevention Tips
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we discuss some Fraud Scams that have surfaced and provide Crime Prevention Tips to help keep you and your property safe.
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Episode 7: To Those Who Took The Missing with Ryan Ehalt
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we speak to Ryan Ehalt, the former Police Coordinator of Saskatoon Crime Stoppers about a unique project he implemented to create awareness in helping find “The Missing” by writing an open letter to those responsible.
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Episode 6: How It All Started: A Discussion With Greg MacAleese
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we feature the architect of Crime Stoppers, retired Albuquerque Police Detective Greg MacAleese and discuss his story of how this now International crime fighting program came to be.
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Episode 5: Crime Stoppers Without Borders
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we introduce “Crime Stoppers Without Boarders” featuring special guests Lt. Mike Johnson from Jackson Tennessee Crime Stoppers, Jim Fuda from Puget Sound Crime Stoppers in Seattle and Barb Bergin, President of Crime Stoppers USA. We also remember those impacted by the tragedy that occurred…
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we speak with Max Langlois from the BOLO Program, which is a breakthrough initiative leveraging social media, technology, and innovative engagement to encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted. We also discuss the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and hea…
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we discuss our fundraising efforts as a registered charity and implement a new segment called “Get To Know Us” as we introduce our listeners to those individuals who make up the Toronto Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we introduce you to Police Constable Martin Douglas, the Toronto Crime Stoppers Youth Engagement Officer and discuss his role along with some unique programs he has implemented to connect with students.
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On this episode of Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. we will discuss the history of how this legendary crime fighting program was created, how the program works to maintain a tipster anonymity and the new direction of Toronto Crime Stoppers Community Reward Program initiative.
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Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. (Trailer)
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Crime Stoppers: See It. Say It. Stop It. Podcast
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Crime Stoppers is a non-profit Community Safety Program that bridges a partnership between the police, the media and the community. It is a way for concerned citizens to anonymously provide information on the identity of a criminal or incidents of criminal activity without having to give your name or testify in court.…
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