The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson

”The Detective with a heavenly calling”

Geoff Shepherd was going to be a Navy chopper pilot until a knee injury forced him to consider his choice of career. So, Geoff joined Victoria Police as his brother Phil was already in the job.

The former Sergeant worked operational duties in Footscray, Altona DSG and Brunswick before joining the Homicide Squad, where he investigated the murder of Gregory Workman in the gangland wars. 

But that's when everything changed for Geoff. He resigned to become a fully ordained and credited Baptist Minister and currently based at Mill Park Baptist Church.

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au 

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”Keep the rubber side down”

Geoff Tulloch was a Superintendent with Victoria Police. He worked in the Mobile Traffic section, Crime Cars, as a law instructor and in the Training Research section before finishing at the Police Academy.

But Geoff's real passion is his Aerial Square 4 motorbike. He rode with his now wife Jean on the back of the bike to propose to her in Metung and at one stage was the only motorcycle cop in Gippsland! His precious motorbike will soon be on display at the Victoria Police Museum. 

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au 

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”Protecting The Protectors”

Glenn "Dutchy" Holland hasn't always been a Victoria Police Sergeant. He used to work in the casino industry and on international cruise ships. Dutchy's worked on the van, as a Detective in Crime Command and is currently operational on Melbourne's frontline.

But it's Dutchy's work in mental health where he really makes a difference. Seven years ago, at the request of his boss who was retiring due to mental ill-health, Dutchy started a group, "Protecting The Protectors". Last year, he was the recipient of an APM for his work in mental health. Not that you'd know it; Dutchy is a quiet hero who continues to make a difference every day, whether he's running or eating a doughnut. 

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au 

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”A trailblazer in the job” - part 2

In her second interview on The Crime Couch, Christine "Chris" McIntyre talks about being the first woman to run a police station, how she arrested an armed robber and the wonders of an ASP baton!

In an era where female Victoria Police officers had to know their place and were given jobs involving welfare and minor crimes; the former Victoria Police detective led the way for women in the job using her smarts and diplomacy! She was the first female in the Breakers Squad and to be elected Director of the Police Association Credit Union. 

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au 

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”A trailblazer in the job” - part 1

Christine "Chris" McIntyre was the first female in the infamous Breaking Squad. The former Victoria Police detective led the way for women in the job; was the first female to run her own police station and be elected Director of the Police Association Credit Union.

The gutsy officer had an extraordinary career; once leaping on the back of a crook attempting to put a sleeper-hold on him as he held her partner at gunpoint! Christine also recalls hiding in a broom cupboard from crims when working undercover in BCI.

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au 

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”An enquiring mind - part 1’

Valentine "Val" Smith spent 45 years in police and military service specialising in investigations. He worked in a number of CIB's, the Dealers Squad, was the Operational Manager of Crimestoppers and in the State Intelligence Division.

After leaving VicPol, Val continues to be a consultant for Stopline; he's also worked with the Victorian Department of Justice and Crime Stoppers International. 

Val's created an international company; "Missing Persons Network" focusing on missing persons cold cases. More recently, you'd have spotted Val on Nine's "Under Investigation".

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au 

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”The Crime Couch compilation 2022 - the end of Season 2”

Well, it's the end of Season 2 on The Crime Couch. This is a compilation of some of the 40 episodes during 2022.  Every interview has been an extraordinary glimpse and insight into the lives of men and women "in the job". All of these interviews have made a real impact on us and on you, our listeners. I want to thank everyone who took a leap of faith and sat with me this year on The Crime Couch. It continues to be a real pleasure and privilege to listen and hear your personal stories.  

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. 

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”A long way from architecture - part 2”

Just because you're a good operational police officer doesn't mean you'll be a good leader. Leadership in policing has never been more important, more challenging and under more scrutiny. After working for 36 years in Victoria Police and the AFP, Phil Shepherd is making a difference in this space. The former Inspector has worked with the FBI, Royal Canadian Mounties and the Met helping develop leadership in the counter-terrorism program before establishing his own consultancy. Phil now works extensively with Victoria Police and the emergency services sector. He talks about his work in the final episode of a two-part interview on The Crime Couch. 

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. 

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”A long way from architecture - part 1”

Phil Shepherd initially wanted to be an architect, but his career took a different design. 

The former Victoria Police Inspector worked special duties in a "Bag-A-Thief" team, and the Homicide Squad before helping set up the Airlie Leadership Centre under Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon.

Phil was seconded to the AFP and the Australian Institute of Police Management before returning to Vic Pol to head up the Media Unit and set up his own consultancy.  He reflects on the cases that have stuck with him on The Crime Couch. 

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. 

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”On the road to recovery”

The Victorian Coroner criticised Victoria Police this week for not banning one-up patrols after Senior Constable Tony Hogarth-Clarke's murder in 2005.

This horrendous incident changed Dave Clarke's life. The former Detective Leading Senior Constable was a dear friend and colleague and arrived on the scene minutes after he'd been killed.  Dave suffered ill-health and wrestled with PTSD before leaving the job and joining the AFP on secondment to the Solomon Islands.

Dave was awarded a Victoria Police Star Medal for serious injuries sustained whilst on duty and well on his way back to leading a happy life.

Trigger warning: this podcast may contain triggers related to PTSD and suicide and could cause distress.

Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat.

Post-production by Pete Dillon @www.fearlesscollective.com.au and acknowledgement to Stephen Peters for his assistance and support. 

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