Winnipeg Crime Stoppers Podcast

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...

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...

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. Bonif...

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 -...

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 t...

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 bein...

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 coordina...

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 Proper...

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...

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...

As Winnipeg dealt with a rash of stabbings in 2022 - there is another problem on city streets that is growing... Gun crime. There has been an increase in illegal firearm activity in the city over the past two years, and police remain concerned about the growth. Many of the guns arrive in Canada illegally from the United States, coming across the border via personal vehicles, trucks or trains, and...

In this episode we highlight the success the Crime Stoppers program has had in Winnipeg - a city that has a reputation for crime.  Since the inception of the program in 1984, Winnipeg Crime Stoppers have received over 147,000 tips from citizens via telephone, webtips and texts.  Thanks to you, we currently rank #5 in North America for amount of property recovered as a result of tips received! The...

The Crime Stoppers program is probably best known for it's crime re-enactments that have been seen on TV or heard on the radio. You may have even seen the logo on the back of a police car or in the news. But how did it all begin? In the first episode of this podcast we learn about how Crime Stoppers came to be & how it works. If you have any information regarding criminal activity or wish...