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- From: cstop@vicuna.ocunix.on.ca (Crime Stoppers)
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- Subject: Crime Stoppers
- Summary: Information on the Crime Stoppers program.
- Keywords: crime
- Message-ID: <V3PVPB4w165w@vicuna.ocunix.on.ca>
- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 92 19:07:18 EDT
- Reply-To: cstop@vicuna.ocunix.on.ca
- Distribution: can
- Organization: Vicuna Systems, Kingston, ON (613) 547-5066
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- What is Crime Stoppers?
- -----------------------
- Crime Stoppers is the most effective law enforcement program to come
- along in twenty-five years.
-
- The program is based on the simple principle that for every crime
- committed someone other than the criminal has information that would
- solve it.
-
- Crime Stoppers relieves the fear of involvement or retaliation by
- offering anonymity, and reduces apathy by offering a reward.
-
- How Does it Work?
- -----------------
- Crime Stoppers encourages people to call with information to solve crimes
- already committed, those about to occur, and/or the whereabouts of wanted
- persons. The identity of the informant is never known.
-
- Cash Reward
- -----------
- All persons offering information are eligible for a cash reward, also
- paid anonymously. The rewards run from $50.00 to $1000.00 depending upon
- the weight of the information.
-
- Unlike other reward programs which stipulate 'arrest and conviction',
- Crime Stoppers pays upon arrest only. The waiting time for the pay-out
- is drastically reduced. The reward is passed on, at a pre-arranged
- location.
-
- Anonymity Guaranteed
- --------------------
- When the informant calls the direct line for Crime Stoppers they will be
- assigned a special code number which will identify them in all future
- dealings. The call will not be traced nor recorded. No one will know
- who the informant is!
-
- How is Crime Stoppers Organized?
- --------------------------------
- Crime Stoppers is a non-profit program relying on co-operation between
- the police force, news media and the citizens of our community.
-
- The organization is governed by a Board of Directors which establishes
- and administers policies. It raises funds, determines methods and amount
- of payments and oversees the program.
-
- How is Crime Stoppers Funded?
- -----------------------------
- The reward funds are not tax dollars. Instead, monies are raised from
- the private sector by members of the Board. Since Crime Stoppers is
- incorporated as a charitable organization, all donations are tax-exempt.
-
- Is Crime Stoppers Successful?
- -----------------------------
- Crime Stoppers Incorporated began in New Mexico in 1976. Today there are
- more than 900 programs throughout the world.
-
- Since 1980, more than 2 billion dollars in stolen property and narcotics
- has been recovered and Crime Stoppers' tips have led to more than 80,000
- convictions.
-
- In Canada, Crime Stoppers has helped to solve more than 67,000 cases
- since 1982 and has recovered almost 75 million dollars in property and 39
- million in narcotics. More than 40,000 arrests have been made as a
- result of the program.
-
- Additional Information
- ----------------------
- Should you wish additional information please respond via e-mail or call
- either of the telephone numbers listed below.
-
- If you wish to report a crime, please do *not* report it via e-mail (due
- to anonymity concerns), instead call one of the telephone numbers below
- or contact the Crime Stoppers program in your local area.
-
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- Kingston & District Crime Stoppers -- <cstop@vicuna.ocunix.on.ca>
- 1525 Centennial Drive Det. CST. P.J. McCaffrey - O.P.P. Coordinator
- Kingston, ON K7L 4V2 Telephone #s: (800) 267-7878 / (613) 634-8477
-
- "Working Together To Solve Crime"
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