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| Submitted photo RADIO SHOW AWARD WINNERS -- (from left) Monroe County Engineer Bill Williams, Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Curt Durnil, show host Sheila Stephen, and ISP Senior Trooper Mark Raper. |
BLOOMINGTON -- An Indiana State Police call-in radio show has been honored by the Indiana Broadcasters Association for excellence in community service
Since February of 2003, the Indiana State Police along with the Monroe County Engineer have "patrolled" the airwaves, every Friday from 1 to 2 pm on the call-in radio show "CopTalk".
Sgt. Curt Durnil, Senior Trooper Mark Raper and Monroe County Engineer Bill Williams field telephone calls from listeners with questions on everything from the Indiana Seat Belt Law to area potholes in need of attention on "Hoosier Country 105.1 FM".
Senior Trooper Raper is a graduate of Bloomfield High School. He's in charge of the Bloomington Post's Bus Inspection Division.
The former Miss Indiana and radio personality, Sheila Stephen plays host to the informal and lively show. Callers ask their questions while music is played, then those questions are aired for the live audience. The show's theme has always been "It's more fun to call the radio station than it is the police station" ensuring callers of a non-threatening environment.
On November 14, WHCC-FM 105.1 was awarded with an Indiana Broadcasters Association "Spectrum Award" for Special Interest and Cultural Programming for "CopTalk".
"CopTalk" host Sheila Stephen said "It was a real honor just to have been nominated for an IBA Award, but to be recognized as the best in what you love doing is phenomenal. Curt, Mark and Bill have been great to work with and we've had a lot of fun helping listeners find answers to their questions over the years. I look forward to more "CopTalk" in the years to come".
The Spectrum Awards recognizes broadcast excellence for outstanding achievement in broadcasting by Indiana radio and television stations. The competition is established to encourage the highest standards of reporting, community service and production creativity.
Although "CopTalk" started as a call-in show focused on Indiana Law and local roads, it has progressed into a community program that includes many other area issues and concerns. Troopers have shared the microphone with other local police agencies, prosecutors, teachers, volunteers, coaches, athletic directors and even elected officials. "CopTalk" has become a stage for community safety and awareness of current events.
"If it's a concern to the listeners, we'll discuss it on "CopTalk"" Stephen said.
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i have heard the show and it is interesting, but i thought it was wfiu 103.7. but it may have been 105.1 as i listen to both.