Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers A charity committed to solving crime in our community
How to initiate a tip….. Telephone TIPS local Web-tip
Crime Stoppers Mission Statement Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the “public”, “police” and “media” which provides the community with a proactive program for people to anonymously assist the police in solving crime, contributing to an improved quality of life
Crime Stoppers consists of three partners Police… who investigate the tips Media…publicize crimes and fundraisers Community…provides the tips, volunteers and financial support
What is Crime Stoppers Is a charity, not a Police program (zero public funding) Receive anonymous information (tips) about crimes that have or are about to happen Tips are forwarded to Police agencies to investigate If successful you could earn cash $$$$$$
Help us solve crime Remain anonymous We do not subscribe to “caller ID” or “call display” We do not ask your name, address or phone number You do not have to go to “court”
Earn Cash $$$$$$$ You could earn a cash reward for your tip $50-$2000
You could earn a cash reward if your information is successfully used to either: Solve a case Person arrested Stolen property recovered Illegal drugs seized
Why do tipsters call us 3 main reasons ……. To do the “RIGHT THING” For the “MONEY” $50-$2000 “REVENGE”
How does it work Crime tip-(phone, web-tip or text tip) Tipster is issued a code #. Tipster advised to call back in a set number of days. Tip forwarded to Investigators.
How does it work cont’d Tipster calls regarding status of tip If suggested for Reward - call back after Board meeting. Coordinator presents tip/reward to Board Board approves reward. Tipster given directions for payment.
How does it works cont’d Tip Disposition….. 1.Unfounded. 2.Information already known. 3.More information required 4.Case cleared (by charges or otherwise) 5.# of arrests, # charges, drug value, seized property value 6.Information only
About us Started in Windsor & Essex County in 1985 Today, over 1200 programs in 22 countries. Approximately 100 in Canada. 38 in Ontario. Crime Stoppers takes calls also for MNR, MTO, MOE, MCSS, Ontario Works, Revenue Canada, C.A.S., etc.
Be a volunteer Do you enjoy working with the community Do you want to make a difference in our community Join our civilian Board of Directors Join our brigade of volunteers, who work our fundraising events We want YOU Log on to and send us an www.catchcrooks.com
Our Proud Sponsors
OUR PROUD SPONSORS Windsor & Essex County Insurance Brokers Assoc. Performance Ford
OUR PROUD SPONSORS Volkswagon of Windsor member of the Revenberg Family
OUR PROUD SPONSORS