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  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 100 - Seeing Hate, Stopping Hate

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 100 - Seeing Hate, Stopping Hate
    2026/02/08
    In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci is joined by Jonah Fried, Communications Specialist and Researcher at B’nai Brith Canada, for an in-depth conversation on hate crimes, reporting barriers, and the role communities play in preventing harm. From understanding legal definitions to examining patterns of antisemitism in Toronto, this episode highlights why anonymous reporting and collective responsibility are essential tools in confronting hate. After all, hate crimes don’t happen in isolation and neither does accountability.
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    42 分
  • TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 99 - Hate Crimes and Black History Month: Why Trust Still Matters

    TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 99 - Hate Crimes and Black History Month: Why Trust Still Matters
    2026/02/01
    In this episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci takes a closer look at hate crimes through the lens of history, trust, and community responsibility. Timed with Black History Month, Julia is joined by Adrian Leckie, the project manager of Black Legal Action Centre's BLAC Out Hate Project, for an honest conversation about why hate crimes so often go unreported, how historical and systemic factors shape trust in reporting systems, and the role anonymous reporting can play in protecting communities.Together, they explore what hate crimes really look like in Canada, the barriers victims and witnesses face when deciding whether to speak up, and why confronting hate is not just a legal issue but a collective one. This episode is a reminder that awareness, accountability, and action, even quiet, anonymous action, can make a difference.
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    47 分
  • 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
    2026/01/25
    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 分
  • 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
    2026/01/18
    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 分
  • 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
    2026/01/11
    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 分
  • 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
    2026/01/04
    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 分
  • 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
    2025/12/28
    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 分
  • 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
    2025/12/21
    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 分