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The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson

The Crime Couch podcast is a casual yet intimate chat hosted by journalist and true crime author Rochelle Jackson and cops, crooks and interesting individuals.

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27:17

"Staying upright"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/11/07

90-year-old Geoff Tulloch is a former Superintendent with Victoria Police.He spent 32 years in the job and worked in the Mobile Traffic section, Crime Cars, did several stints as a law instructor and in the Training Research section before finishing at the Police Academy. Geoff loves his Aerial Square 4 motorbike which is currently on display in the Victoria Police Museum. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan Boyle with music written by Jonathan Boyle, courtesy of Premium Beat. Post-production

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35:18

"It was not a job for girls"

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2024/10/24

October is cyber-safety awareness month, so it makes sense I sit with Australia’s cyber-safety expert, Susan McLean. Susan spent 27 years in Victoria Police where she was known as” the cyber cop”. She was the first Vic Pol officer appointed to a position involving cyber-safety and young people.Susan is highly credentialed and trained extensively with Dallas Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce and completed the University Certificate in Child Safety on the Internet from the UK’s

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31:21

"Standing in the gap"

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2024/10/10

Reverend Jim Jung hasn't always worked with Victoria Police. The Senior Chaplain grew up In Melbourne's south, trained to be a motor mechanic, played local footy and was the first person in his family to obtain a Bachelor's degree. He's had a fascinating background working with NGO's in Spain, with Romanian gypsy communities, in Vietnam and Uganda. This year the Victoria Police Chaplaincy commemorates it's 50th anniversary so it's real honour to sit with Jim and discuss how the Chaplaincy continues

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25:04

"Operation Soul Surf"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/08/29

Sergeant Barry "Baz" Randall grew up on the NSW Central Coast. Here he gained a passion for rugby and surfing. Barry moved interstate in 1994 to join Victoria Police when he was the victim of an attempted murder that ended in a fatal shooting. He was diagnosed with PTSD and transferred to a coastal area. He became a Detective working in sexual offences and child abuse investigation. 3 years ago, Barry started Operation Soul Surf; an award-winning program that helps first responders and veterans

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29:52

"The good, the bad and the ugliness of failure"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/08/15

Allan Sicard admits he's made mistakes in his career. A rare admission from a former NSW Police Superintendent. In a police culture that's often autocratic and unforgiving, Allan is upfront about his short-comings and says what he's learnt has made him a better leader. He's recently published a book; "The Courage to Lead" and believes leadership involves learning from your mistakes.He spent 40 years in the job and was involved in the Mosman Collar Bomb in 2011 and was the forward Commander for the

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25:05

"Actions speak louder than words"

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2024/08/01

Wayne "Snapper" Rotherham is a legend in the job. The former Detective Inspector's resume reads like a boy's own adventure. Snapper worked in the Major Crime Squad and been in more stoushes than he's had glasses of red. He's also had multiple threats on his family. Snapper went to London on an extradition, worked on the Russell Street and Turkish Consulate bombings and the infamous "Mad Max". The ex- Victoria Police officer did a stint in the Solomon Islands, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Samoa

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28:01

"Looking back on The Crime Couch"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/07/18

In this episode, we take a look back at the last three and half years of The Crime Couch. We've published more than 100 episodes and had over 100,000 downloads. I've interviewed many former and current serving members of Victoria Police, interstate police officers, legal eagles, crime authors and the occasional interesting individual.Enjoy this recap of some of the great chats on The Crime Couch, including; former Detective Inspector Wayne "Snapper" Rotherham, Sergeant Glenn "Dutchy" Holland,

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22:58

"A police veteran's best friend"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/07/04

It's often been said a dog is man's best friend. A trained dog may also be the best friend for any veteran police officer who's been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).The Police Assistance Dog (PAD) program run by the Blue Ribbon Foundation in partnership with Protecting the Protectors is providing highly trained psychiatric dogs to former and veteran Victoria Police members who've been wrestling with their mental health. Former officers

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21:10

"A man of the people - part 2"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/06/20

Bob Kumar re-joins me on The Crime Couch to talk about youth crime, contest mentions, life as a Magistrate and retirement The former Deputy Chief Magistrate of Victoria spent nearly 40 years on the bench. Bob's been described as " a visionary Magistrate" and "a man of the people". He introduced the state's Koori Court and created the contest mention; a hearing that allows an accused person to understand what sentence they'd get in exchange for a guilty plea. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan

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24:17

"A man of the people - part 1"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/06/06

Bob Kumar is a former Magistrate who spent nearly 40 years on the bench. He presided over the Broadmeadows Magistrates Court and also appointed as Victoria's Deputy Chief Magistrate.Bob's been described as a "visionary Magistrate" and "a man of the people". He helped introduce the Koori Court and created the contest mention. A hearing that allows an accused person to understand what sentence they might get in exchange for a guilty plea. Talking on The Crime Couch in the first of two interviews, Bob

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25:09

"Running for the blue family"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/05/23

Glenn "Dutchy" Holland wasn't always a Victoria Police Sergeant. He used to work in the casino industry on a tiny island called Tinian and on international cruise ships. Dutchy's been in the job for 21 years starting in Frankston on the van. He's been a detective and currently working as an operational member in Melbourne. His work around mental health and PTSD is significant. And recognised. In 2018, Dutchy was the Blue Ribbon Officer of the Year. He's also been awarded the Chief Commissioner's

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32:52

"Backup is three hours away"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/05/09

Mark “Trigger” Tregellas has broken his spine, knee, shoulder and elbow. He's been shot in the face and battled with cancer. The former Victoria Police Leading Senior Constable has served 31 years mainly in three remote coastal towns. Like many operational police officers, Trigger's dealt with lunatics, drunks, bizarre situations, neo-Nazis and dead bodies. He's also the recipient of a highly prestigious Clarke Silver medal. Trigger's written a book "Backup is three hours away" with Big Sky

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28:22

"This is what we're paid to do"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/04/25

In the 1990's Deb Keogh was one of the few female detectives "in the job". It was challenging. The former Victoria Police Sergeant worked in traffic operations, accident investigation and as a Detective stationed in the suburbs, including working with my dear father when he was Chief Supt in "E" district (Dandenong).Deb retired from ill-health after 34 years of service. She's still dealing with PSTD after being shot at with a crossbow during a domestic. Contains Snappy @2021 performed Jonathan

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17:49

"Blue Widow - part two"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/04/11

This is the final of a two-part interview with Queensland Police Detective Sonya Leeding. Sonya's husband, Damien - also a Queensland Detective - was shot and killed in May 2011 during a botched armed robbery.Since that fateful night, Sonya's life has never been the same. The Detective Senior Constable's written a book, Blue Widow by Ocean Reeve Publishing. Sonya talks on The Crime Couch about her life after the murder of her precious husband; including her failed relationships, wrestle with the

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22:40

"Blue Widow - part 1"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/03/27

The 29th of May 2011 is a date that changed Queensland Police Detective Sonya Leeding's world forever. This was the night her husband, Damien - also a Queensland Detective - was shot and killed during a botched armed robbery.Since that fateful night, Sonya's life has never been the same. The Detective Senior Constable's written a book, Blue Widow by Ocean Reeve Publishing. Blue Widow is a ballsy, extremely candid and brilliant read about what Sonya's endured. It includes her failed relationships,

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27:21

"Loitering with intent"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/03/14

Annette in't Hout is one of three fulltime Senior Chaplains working with Victoria Police. There's also about 85 volunteer Chaplains across the state. This year the Victoria Police Chaplaincy commemorates it's 50-year anniversary of making a difference to the men and women in blue.Annette grew up in Griffith, NSW with Barbara McKay as her Sunday school teacher. She wanted to pursue a career in textile forensics and found herself working in an industrial textiles factory, being a fulltime Mum and

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30:13

"The tyranny of distance, shocking roads and crappy...

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/02/29

Tim Egan is not your average police member. The retired AFP Superintendent has served 34 years in three continents.Before joining the Northern Territory Police, Tim was a mine worker, timber millhand, builder's laborer and bank clerk. His role "in the job" proved just as varied. The 85-year-old worked in some of Australia's most remote police stations, as an Alice Springs Prosecutor and an Inspector in Darwin during Cyclone Tracey before joining the Custom Department's Narcotics Bureau and working

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15:37

"I can still hear the gunshots"

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2024/02/15

Sheree Moore still hears the gunshots from the Queen Street shootings involving killer Frank Vitkovic. It's not something you ever forget, she says.Sheree was on duty in December 1987 when the Queen Street massacres took place. The former Sergeant and Crime Scene Investigator worked in suburban stations, at Dandenong, and did temp duties at the CIB, AIS and Drug Squad. She set up "Project Clarendon" which was a one stop shop for crime reporting and forensics in property crime. After 37 years "in

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33:38

”The Crime Couch compilation 2023 - the end of Season 3”

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2023/12/14

Well, it's the end of Season 3 on The Crime Couch. This is a compilation of the 39 episodes during 2023. You'll hear from former Detective Senior Constable Carl Stella, retired members Colleen Woolley, Graeme Simpfendorfer, Val Smith, Highway Patrol Senior Constable Alex Prestney and true crime author Megan Norris. Sadly, this year marked the passing of several retired members like Detective Sergeant Brian "The Skull" Murphy, who you'll also hear from in this episode. I want to thank everyone who

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32:04

”The Majors - we took no shit!”

The Crime Couch with Rochelle Jackson ·

2023/12/07

Working in Victoria Police's Major Crime Squad was not for sissies, according to Ian "Doss" Dosser. He recalls going through doors with a nine-pound door-key and loaded firearms when chasing armed robbers. The former Detective Chief Inspector initially worked at the usual round of suburban CIB's including the Heidelberg Crime Cars, before joining "The Majors". Doss also worked in the Homicide Squad. He was Officer in Charge of the Armed Robbery, Arson, Asian, Stolen Motor Vehicle and Racing

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