.... How Does Crime Stoppers Work?

When You Call

  • CALL THE 1-800-222-TIPS LINE TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT A CRIME
    (or alternatively you could use the on-line form)
     
  • CRIMESTOPPERS ASSIGNS EACH CALLER A SPECIAL CODE NUMBER - We Do Not subscribe to call display
     
  • THE INFORMATION IS THEN RELAYED TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR INVESTIGATION PURPOSES

Keep Your Code

  • THE INFORMANT IS ASKED TO CALL BACK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME TO CHECK ON THEIR TIP
     
  • THE INFORMANT PROVIDES THEIR CODE NUMBER AND
    A    SKS IF ANY ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE…
     
  • IF YES, THEY WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REWARD
     
  • THE IDENTITY OF THE INFORMANT IS NEVER KNOWN.

Before an Award is Allocated

  • Callers are asked to call back and check on their tip and then the caller is advised whether or not a reward will be paid.
     
  • The investigation is completed and results are reported to the co-ordinators.

How the Reward is Determined and Collected

  • The co-ordinators determine if a reward will be paid and suggest the amount of reward to the board.
     
  • The board then makes the final decision.
     
  • Rewards range from $50 - $2000. Reward money comes from donations, community fundraising, and corporate sponsors. 

Qualifications of a Successful Tip

A tip must: lead to an arrest ... Unlike other organizations we do not require a court conviction to pay a reward

How to Claim Your Reward

  • IF THE CRIME IS SOLVED THE TIPSTER IS ADVISED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO DELIVER MONEY.
 
  • Tips are taken by trained call takers 24/7.
     
  • During regular business hours tips are normally taken by the Crime Stoppers Coordinator who is usually a sworn officer on loan to the Crime Stoppers Program.
     
  • Some Programs have an assistant Coordinator who is a civilian member of the police service and trained in call taking.
     
  • AN INFORMANT CAN CALL THE 1-800-222-TIPS LINE TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT A CRIME
    (or alternatively you could use the on-line form)
     
  • THE INFORMATION IS THEN RELAYED TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR INVESTIGATION PURPOSES
     
  • IF THE INFORMATION GIVEN TO CRIME STOPPERS LEADS TO AN ARREST, A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $2,000 IS AWARDED TO THE INFORMANT.