On this episode, I meet with the first coordinator of the Michiana Crime Stoppers program, retired South Bend Police Lieutenant Sam Walsh.

Michiana Crime Stoppers turns 40 years old this year! Many people remember the Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week commercials in the 1980s with the jail door being slammed shut and Lt. Sam Walsh saying, "You'll be assigned a code number and we won't ask your name. Crime Stoppers, IT WORKS!"

However, what we saw on the TV was only the tip of the iceberg. On this episode, Sam shares his experiences helping to launch the Crime Stoppers program in Michiana. The great success the program has achieved over the last 40 years is a direct result of the collaboration between the community, the media, and law enforcement. However, it wasn't always easy as the program experienced many road blocks and amusing stories along the way.

Check out Michiana Crime Stoppers' web site - donate to the program as well! http://www.michianacrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?ID=203&

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