TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 95 - 50 Years of Anonymous Courage: The Crime Stoppers Story

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.