Crime Watch started on WIN TV in 2008 airing Thursdays at 6PM.
The show gained initial fame until it was later dropped on 17 February 2011 due to complaints of its controversial nature.
[3] A new contract was secured with another media house, CNC3, and began airing on 23 April 2013 until the show was axed on 1 September 2016 due to controversial statements made about contracts awarded to complete the Brian Lara Stadium.
Ian Alleyne is currently supported by the Police Commissioner Gary Griffith who has appeared via phone calls on the show multiple times to help resolve criminal occurrences.
As a result, Alleyne condoned the shootings and stated than while he was friends with the deceased, he was not biased in any way.