🚗 Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Traffic Jam! 🚦In this exciting episode, Sean Shapiro, host of #ASKaTrafficCOP and The #TrafficJam , dives into The Great Canadian Driving Games with two incredible guests: Bill Bland from the Safe Roads Challenge and Craig Lyon from the Traffic Injury Research Foundation www.tirf.ca We’re talking about an innovative new initiative from TIRF.ca that could change the way Canadians think about driving! Imagine adding a simple app to your phone that tracks y...
Apr 06, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join us in this compelling episode of TPS Traffic Jam as host Sean Shapiro sits down with Aaron Dale, a Toronto Police Constable and co-creator of the Military Veterans Wellness Program (MVWP). Aaron shares his journey from the Canadian Special Operations Regiment to the Toronto Police Service, revealing the personal challenges he faced during his transition and how these experiences inspired the creation of the MVWP. Discover how this innovative program, developed in collaboration with fellow o...
Jul 10, 2024•25 min
Occasionally I record a livestream that sorta feels like a podcast episode and that's exactly what happened on April 29th, 2024. I was joined in studio by Senior Sergeant Chris Hayes of the Victoria Police Service and we took questions from our livestream audience and Chris shared his Australian perspective things. Chris is an amazing person and I'm so glad that I got an opportunity to meet and get to know him on during his stay in Toronto. We'll be doing a followup dedicated podcast episode dis...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In this episode PC Sean Shapiro speaks with Elliott Silverstein of CAA about Auto theft.
Mar 15, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Jon Reid, president of the Toronto Police Association, stopped by Traffic Services to discuss the Toronto Police Budget as it's an important topic for everyone who lives, work or plays in the City of Toronto.
Feb 11, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Lithium Ion batteries are magical as they allow us to carry energy to power not only our gadgets but also vehicles. What many don’t realize is that they also have risks. This episode of #TPStrafficJAM deals with the very real risk of Thermal Runaway and walking us through the topic is Deputy Fire Chief Larry Cocco of #Toronto #Fire Services....
Jan 08, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Please join us for a conversation with Maria Barcelos, executive director of www.TheGatehouse.org and A/Staff Supt. Lisa Crooker of the Toronto Police Service who also serves as their Vice Chair. We'll learn about the programs offered by this amazing organization as well as discuss their upcoming fundraising event being held on Thursday October 5th, 2023 in Toronto.
Sep 30, 2023•16 min
In this episode PC Sean Shapiro speaks with Jason Tomlinson, President of the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation about the upcoming Canadian Police & Peace Officers Memorial which is being held in Ottawa on September 24th, 2023. This is an important event for all police and peace officers this year it's incredibly close to home for members of Toronto Police Traffic Services who will see TC Andrew Hong honoured.
Sep 06, 2023•11 min
Join PC Sean Shapiro for this important episode about Child Passenger Safety with Eran Jones. Eran is a CPST an child passenger safety advocate who has an important story and message for parents and all drivers.
Sep 01, 2023•41 min
PC Sean Shapiro speaking with Adam Rappel Co-Founder of Drive Festival about www.DriveFestival.com and of course their love of cars. What's Sean's dream car? checkout this episode to find out.
Aug 25, 2023•34 min
I had the pleasure of speaking with Vijay Verma, @TimHortons owner/operator about the Community Safety Day event he hosts every August 16th. The event celebrates the memory his wife, Nazli Verma, and her commitment to helping youth in her local community. Sadly Nazli lost her battle with cancer in 2013 but this event is held on her birthday in her honour. We discussed the event, the importance of community and even donuts. If you’re available to join us on August 16th, 2023 we’ll be at Vijay’s T...
Aug 16, 2023•15 min
Join Sean Shapiro and guest Dave Drimmie from Ford Driving Skills for Life. Learn about this amazing #FREE driver training opportunity for new drivers taking place in #Toronto August 19 & 20 and in #Edmonton August 26 & 27. Register at DrivingSkillsForLife.ca
Aug 10, 2023•29 min
Ask a Traffic Cop is a daily livestream where our audience asks traffic and police questions live and Sean Shapiro answers them. This episode was no different except we had a Brian Makse join the stream for a chat about stuff and things. During the live a member of our audience suggested that we make this an impromptu TPS Traffic Jam episode which is ultimately how we ended up uploading this episode as a podcast. I hope you enjoy!
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
I had the opportunity to chat with Jason Tomlinson, President of the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation about the upcoming Ontario police memorial being held on Sunday May 7th, 2023. For more information please visit www.OPMF.ca .
May 06, 2023•8 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode PC Sean Shapiro and PC Marco Ricciardi talk about auto theft. The episode covers what's happening in the community along with tips you can utilize to dissuade would be car thieves from targeting your vehicle.
Apr 29, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Join PC Sean Shapiro @VoiceoverCop of Toronto Police Traffic Services as he sits down with Blaise Kurucz and Jeff Dowding, the masterminds behind Right Track Racing, a community initiative designed to promote safe and legal drag racing. Blaise and Jeff share their passion for drag racing and experience building race cars, which led to the creation of Right Track Racing. Initially starting as a simple anti-street racing presentation in local high schools, the program has since evolved to include ...
Mar 12, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join us for a discussion with the Toronto Automated Enforcement Team. PC Sean Shapiro chats with the people behind those Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras.
Jan 13, 2023•37 min
Join us tomorrow at 10am for #TPStrafficJAM S01E14 with Mike Millian of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada and our friends Robyn Robertson & Kylee Bowman of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation. In this episode we weigh in on the heavy topic of large truck safety on our roads.
Nov 14, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 14
My friend Brian Makse is a man of many talents and rather than being creative I've copied his @YouTube about page spiel below. "Brian Makse is a championship-winning racing driver, digital marketer, radio show host, and auto writer and presenter for publications around the world. Visit makse.com for more of my automotive reviews, feature stories, and original video." I mean if that doesn't say it all right there... Brian joined me in studio for a chat that was fun and bounced across many differe...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min
My friend Yonah Budd is an Addiction Counsellor, Crisis Intervention and Management, Criminal Investigator, Radio Talk Show Host. He visited with me at the Honda Indy and we discussed road rage. Anger and rage impacts a driver's ability to operate their vehicle safely and Yonah shares some ideas as to how we can deal with that rage.
Aug 27, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of #TPStrafficJAM we speak with Inspector Richard Harris of the @TorontoPolice Hold Up Squad on the topic of car jacking. We cover what to do if you're find yourself as the victim as well as ways you might be able to reduce your risk of becoming one. (runtime 17 min)
Jul 29, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
While this isn't an episode of TPStrafficJAM it's still very traffic related. Please enjoy "The Traffic Song" written and performed by our very own UkeInaToque who happens to be a Detective Constable at Traffic Services.
Jul 27, 2022•1 min
Join us for another episode of TPS Traffic Jam where we jam about traffic! In this episode Sean speaks with John Westhaver is a fatal car crash survivor, responsibility and accountability expert, award winning speaker, powerful coach. This is one episode you don't want to miss... In fact this is an episode to share with everyone you care about. (run time 37 min)
Jul 22, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode was originally recorded on July 13th, 2021 but is being shared for the first time as a podcast and being published on July 13th, 2022. listen to PC Sean Shapiro & Sgt. Jason Kraft with guest Darren Grandel of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Darren is the director of Animal Protection and we’ll be discussing how to safely travel with pets along with the dangers of leaving animals in hot cars.
Jul 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this episode of TPSTrafficJAM Sean is joined by Robyn and Kylee to discuss impaired driving and more specifically how it's perceived by youth today. Robyn is the President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) which is an independent road safety research institute & registered charity that shares their research with all levels of government, industry and non-profits. Kylee is the Youth Advisor who brings a new perspective that will help drive communication to a younger ...
Jul 02, 2022•46 min
The Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge isn't a race it's an individual experience that is different for every rider. " A warrior isn’t just a soldier who protects and defends... They are mentors, guides and teachers. They set the example for others and lend strength to the people. The stronger the warriors become - the stronger the people become." Join PC Sean Shapiro and guest Andy Norrie, Retired Toronto Police Service Inspector as they discuss the Hoka Hey Challenge before Andy begins his 16,000 k...
Jun 26, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join PC Sean Shapiro @VoiceoverCop from Traffic Services, PC Ashley Visser and Cedron Deane from @TorontoPolice Talent Acquisition as they discuss becoming a member of the Toronto Police Service. The Toronto Police are now actively seeking applicants for the position of Police Constable, Parking Enforcement Officer as well as civilian positions. This event was recorded on June 9th, 2022 and replayed and published as a podcast. Questions were taken live from our multiple platform audience includi...
Jun 14, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join PC Sean Shapiro for episode five of TPS Traffic JAM. Sean is joined by Police Constable Gursharnjit Brar and Staff Sergeant John Stockfish as they discuss some of the issues impacting Toronto Police 13 Division. The episode was recorded on May 17, 2022 and will be broadcast on June 1, 2022. We had a great conversation and look forward sharing it with you. @TorontoPolice
Jun 01, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join PC Sean Shapiro and Carolyn Swinson of MADD Toronto Chapter. MADD is a volunteer based, non-profit organization that exists to stop impaired driving and support victims of this violent crime. Carolyn is the Director of Victim Services we had a great conversation originally recorded on May 12, 2022.
May 29, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join Police Constable Sean Shapiro of Toronto Police Traffic Services for a discussion with PEO Erin Urquhart of Toronto Police Parking Enforcement. They cover a number of topics including keeping Toronto moving and employment. You can follow Erin on across social media @TPS_BikeHart and the main account @ParkingTPS
Apr 19, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
