True Blue Podcast

Matt Waterman
True Blue Podcast

Go behind the scenes with members from the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU). A long format podcast giving you an in depth glimpse into lives of police officers working in Esquimalt and Victoria. You won't find content like this anywhere else and you will hear regular interviews from a diverse group of VCPU members telling their stories.

  1. SEPT 30

    2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Incident Commander - Insp. Michael Brown

    Inspector Michael Brown was on duty on 28 June 2022 and served as the Critical Incident Commander (CIC) for this event. Insp. Brown is a 29-year Police veteran, a former GVERT operator and Team Leader, he talks about wanting to be a police officer as a kid and the GVERT Christmas gift he got as a 15-year-old! “Why Waltz, when you can Rock & Roll.”Insp. Brown goes through some of the historical GVERT information and how the team has evolved and progressed since the inception.&n...

    1h 5m

  2. JUL 21

    2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Amanda MacIntyre & Angela Reichert

    "Your husband has been shot" - is anyone ever ready for this news?A career in police work is inherently dangerous and the families are thereby subjected to wondering how safe their spouse or parent is while on duty. The True Blue Podcast is delighted to have Amanda MacIntyre and Angela Reichert share their stories about what the past two years have been like after both their husbands were shot during the BMO incident. Hear how they received information about the shooting, all the ...

    42 min
  3. 2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Cst. Steven Reichert

    JUN 28

    2 Years Later Series - Bank Robbery and Shooting - Cst. Steven Reichert

    The "True Blue Podcast" is proud to chat with Cst. Steven Reichert from Saanich Police and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT). He was injured during the BMO Robbery and Shootout, one gunshot wound to each leg and one to his left forearm.Steven shares details of being shot, the amazing tactical response of his teammates and shortly thereafter the medical response efforts by GVERT and Saanich Patrol members to save his life and the lives of the other officers. Stev...

    1h 19m

  4. JUN 15

    Police Oversight - Rollie Woods, Retired Deputy Commissioner BC OPCC

    Rollie Woods joins Tom Stamatakis in this episode to talk about Police Oversight in British Columbia. Rollie is a former Deputy Commissioner at the BC Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPPC). He has 35 years of policing experience, 10 years experience on the Executive of the Vancouver Police Union (VPU) and as President of the Senior Officer's Association before moving to work in Police Professional Standards at Vancouver Police and ultimately at the OPCC.Rollie and Tom...

    1h 26m

  5. MAY 24

    Good Morning Madam President

    The Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) is proud to introduce Sgt. Angela Van Eerd (Union President) and Sgt. Joan Elliott (Union Secretary).Hear directly from these two inspirational leaders as they join Matt Waterman to discuss their rise to important positions on the Executive of the VCPU.The VCPU was organized in 1946 and after 77 years the members have elected their first female President!Sound editing done by Todd Mason.More about the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU): - Tweet us at https...

    42 min
  6. Black History Month - Tim Kituri - Victoria & Esquimalt Police Board

    FEB 23

    Black History Month - Tim Kituri - Victoria & Esquimalt Police Board

    In celebration of Black History Month, the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU) is proud to speak with Tim Kituri who is currently serving as a Provincial appointee on the Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board.Tim came to Canada a little over 20 years ago and now resides in Esquimalt. He is originally from Kenya and tells a very unique story while living in the capital Nairobi about a specific incident where he was in fear of the police. He also shares a positive story about his first ...

    22 min
  7. Beyond The Blue - Vancouver Island Chapter

    FEB 15

    Beyond The Blue - Vancouver Island Chapter

    Erin Toplak, President of the Vancouver Island Chapter of "Beyond The Blue" joins VCPU Director and host Tom Stamatakis on this episode. Tom and Erin are life partners and share some of their own struggles of being a partner to a police officer.VI Beyond The Blue (BTB) is a non-profit organization that provides peer support to the families and spouses of police officers. BTB wants to create a safe and comfortable place for family members to reach out to and find support. Eri...

    30 min
  8. Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) - Mia Golden & Cst. Gord Magee

    JAN 31

    Mobile Youth Services Team (MYST) - Mia Golden & Cst. Gord Magee

    Meet the most important “Prevention and Intervention” team in Greater Victoria that focuses on Youth Exploitation. The incomparable Mia Golden has been in the business of Youth and Family Counselling for about 30 years and is the backbone of MYST. Her current partner is Cst. Gord Magee, he brings 26 years policing experience to the team and has been attached to MYST the previous 3 years.Hear from Mia and Gord directly on what exactly their team does on a daily basis and how involv...

    45 min
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Go behind the scenes with members from the Victoria City Police Union (VCPU). A long format podcast giving you an in depth glimpse into lives of police officers working in Esquimalt and Victoria. You won't find content like this anywhere else and you will hear regular interviews from a diverse group of VCPU members telling their stories.

Information

  • Creator
    Matt Waterman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 True Blue Podcast
  • Show Website
    True Blue Podcast

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