On this episode you get to know Shalinda Kirby.

Her voice may sound familiar as you can hear it weekday mornings on the radio dial in Winnipeg at 92.1 CITI alongside her co-hosts Philly & Joe. Shalinda is also the voice behind the Winnipeg Crime Stoppers Podcast. She has been a board member with Winnipeg Crime Stoppers for 6 years & was also involved with the program when living in Alberta.

Get to know why Shalinda decided to volunteer with Crime Stoppers & use her position in the media to bring new life to the program.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.

Remember: You never have to reveal your identity.

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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby
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Buying and selling illegal tobacco is a crime in Canada and a significant money-making enterprise for organized crime. 
It is estimated the Government of Canada loses about $1 billion in tax revenue each year due to illegal cigarette sales, while provinces lose millions in revenue.

Our guest on this episode is retired Winnipeg Police Officer - Ron Bell. 

After 30 years with the WPS, Ron went on to work with the Province of Manitoba as the Manager of the special investigation unit - Taxation. Most recently though, he has moved over to the private sector and is currently working as a consultant specializing in illicit trade prevention while educating & training law enforcement. 

Ron provides incredible insight into the growing problem of illegal tobacco/contraband cigarettes in Manitoba & how Crime Stoppers plays a valuable role. 

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.

Remember: You never have to reveal your identity.

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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby
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This episode wraps up our interviews with the Province of Manitoba's three parties that have seats in the legislature ahead of the election October 3rd 2023.

Episode 9 featured the Leader of the Manitoba New Democratic Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba - Wab Kinew.

Episode 10 featured the Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party & MLA of St. Boniface - The Honorable Dougald Lamont.

This special guest on this episode is Manitoba’s Minister of Justice, Attorney General and Government House Leader as well as the co-chair of the Midwest Canada U.S. Relations Committee - The Honorable Kelvin Goertzen.

He is representing the Progressive Conservative Party on behalf of Premier Heather Stefanson in this interview. We touch on the "Save Your CAT" program in regard to catalytic converter theft, the provinces stance on crime reduction/prevention, community policing & mental health support for law enforcement.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.
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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby - Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? Contact me - [email protected] 

In Episode 9, our special guest was Leader of the Manitoba New Democratic Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba - Wab Kinew.

Ahead of the provincial election October 3rd 2023 & in fairness as a board, we reached out to the leaders of the other provincial political parties.

This episode features the Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party & MLA of St. Boniface - The Honorable Dougald Lamont. 

He talks about the Manitoba Liberal Party's stance on crime reduction & prevention as well as human trafficking, anti-gang measures & illicit drugs. Community policing is another topic we touch on & how Dougald believes it involves rebuilding trust as well as the Liberal Party's involvement in the arrest of Peter Nygard.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.
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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby - Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? Contact me - [email protected] 

On this episode we have a special guest that reached out to be on the podcast to talk about creating safer communities, supporting law enforcement & the provincial government's goal to reduce crime. 

Special Guest - Wab Kinew is the Leader of the Manitoba New Democratic Party and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

In fairness as a board we have reached out to the leaders of the other provincial political parties for the opportunity to speak on building safer communities & crime reduction on this podcast in future episodes.
 
If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.
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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby - Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? Contact me - [email protected] 

In Part 1 we learned how Constable Singleton had a late start to his career as a police officer after working at places like Canada Post & Zellers. We also learned why he chose to a career in law enforcement and why his background makes him the perfect fit.

In this episode we dive into the heavy stuff.

Topics like mental health, Doug's knowledge of the Crime Stoppers program prior to being assigned to the unit, what the most rewarding part of the job is & the recent shift in the way the public views the police.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.
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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby - Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? Contact me - [email protected] 

 

If you have listened to past episodes, there is a name & voice you may recognize.

This episode & the next (Part 2) will highlight the police coordinator of Winnipeg Crime Stoppers - Constable Doug Singleton & his fascinating story of becoming a police officer, the effect the job has on mental health, the public lack of trust for the police & what it’s like to be the police coordinator of Winnipeg Crime Stoppers.

So let’s dive into this must listen to episode!

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.
Remember: You never have to reveal your identity.

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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby - Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? Contact me - [email protected] 

In 2021 Catalytic Converters replaced liquor as the most stolen property - a trend that continued into 2022 where they were crowned “the most stolen property in the city”. However, the number of Catalytic Converters have dropped.

Police say this is because of efforts being made by WPS, Manitoba Justice and Crime Stoppers to help decrease the thefts.

With funding made available from Criminal Property Forfeiture, Crime Stoppers launched an engraving initiative called "Save Your CAT".

You can find a list of participating businesses online at SaveYourCAT.ca

Special Guest on this episode... Retired WPS Officer & Former Winnipeg Crime Stopper Chair - Paul Johnson.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.

Remember: You never have to reveal your identity.

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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby
Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? 
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The Winnipeg Police Service and Crime Stoppers release a list of wanted people online & in the Winnipeg Sun in hopes of receiving tips every month.

Cst. Doug Singleton with the Winnipeg Police Service joins us to talk about how effective this list is in catching those who are wanted by police.

Chair of Winnipeg Crime Stoppers Rob Makenzie also joins us on this episode to speak about how social media has become a valuable tool for police in catching criminals from the wanted list.

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.

Remember: You never have to reveal your identity.

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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby
Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? 
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Violent crime leaves deep scars that may never heal but so does property crime, not to mention the cost of it.

On this episode we talk to Inspector Max Waddell with the Winnipeg Police Service about the increase in property crime, project reclaim & the relationship between the public & the police. 

Guest:
WPS Inspector Max Waddell

If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish to check on the status of your tip, please contact us at 1-800-222-8477 or send an anonymous tip online on our website.

Remember: You never have to reveal your identity.

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Podcast Produced & Hosted by Shalinda Kirby
Got an idea for an episode or want to reach out? 
Contact me - [email protected]