At the half-way point in 2010, Crime Stoppers has posted an enviable record of success.  When compared with the program’s performance in 2009, numbers in almost every measurable statistic are up and, in places, by rather staggering amounts.

Some highlights at the end of June 2010 include:

• The amount of drugs seized up almost 425%
• The value of recovered property, drugs, etc. has improved by more than 400%
• The number of calls the toll-free line has taken has increased by more than 80%
• The number of rewards being paid out has doubled.

Our mandate of anonymity precludes Crime Stoppers from digging deeper into the data to source the success, however, some obvious indicators point to the tremendous contribution made by local media outlets in broadcasting out message.  Even the subtlest mention of Crime Stoppers and the toll-free number in a newscast or news story produces results.  Equally, our relationship with the many police agencies allows us to move information received quickly and anonymously and cases can be solved very quickly; at times, in a few days.

Naturally, the success comes with a cost.  The number of rewards paid out through the first six months of 2010 are double the amount paid through the entire 12 months of 2009.  Crime Stoppers asks for your help by making a small donation through the secure PayPal link on the www.tipshelp.com website.  Your investment is very important: for every dollar Crime Stoppers pays out in rewards, it amounts to $6,400 of drugs and stolen property taken off our streets and away from schools.

Crime Stoppers news and updates are available at our Tipshelp website, joining the Crime Stopper’s Facebook Page and following Crime Stoppers on Twitter.

Crime Stoppers is a citizen, media and police co-operative program designed to involve the public in the fight against crime. Crime Stoppers will provide citizens with a vehicle to anonymously supply the police with information to a crime they may have knowingly witnessed or a crime or potential crime to which they may have knowledge.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Contest rules and regulations are posted below but you simply need to log into your Facebook account and become a fan of Crime Stoppers.  A couple times a week, we’ll make a random draw and hand out the prizes.  We’ll contact you through Facebook so we can gather the pertinent coordinates to get your prize to you.

The Crime Stoppers Facebook Fan Page is found HERE…or by clicking anywhere on the image on the right of the page.

Good Luck!.

CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO FACEBOOK CONTEST

Terms and Conditions

• The CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO FACEBOOK contest runs from 12:00 PM CST on Wednesday, April 8, 2010 to 11:59 PM on Monday, June 7, 2010.
• No purchase is necessary to enter the contest.
• All contest entries must be received before the Contest Closing Date of Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11:59 PM. CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO accepts no responsibility and will not be liable for entries that are not received, incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible for whatever reason, including without limitation, due to computer or cellular network or other system interruption, malfunction, failure or breakdown of any kind or duration. CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO reserves the right in its absolute discretion, without any liability to any contest entrant, to withdraw or modify the contest should any of CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO’s systems or its network be adversely affected by any virus or other similar destructive agent during the Contest Period.
• Judges will be appointed by CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO. The judges’ decision will be final. The Contest winners will be selected throughout the Contest duration up until Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 11:59 pm in Kenora. Chances of winning are dependent upon the number of eligible entries received. Winners will be contacted via Facebook.
• Prizes will be accepted as awarded and substitutions are not allowed.
• The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws. CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO shall be the sole judge and decision maker regarding any dispute regarding the application or interpretation of the Contest Rules or any other aspect of the Contest and CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO’s judgment or decision shall be final.
• CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO retains the right in its sole and absolute discretion to cancel this Contest.
• CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO retains the right in its sole and absolute discretion to change for any reason the start and/or end dates of the Contest.
• The Contest is subject to all applicable laws.

How To Enter

Anyone who is a CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO Facebook Fan Page member is eligible to win CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO merchandise.  All Facebook entries must be received no later than Monday, June 7, 2010 at 11:59 PM. Only one entry per person is permitted.

Eligibility

 This contest is open to Canadian and American residents only who are 11 years of age or older except:

• Board members and employees of CRIME STOPPERS OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO, its affiliates and their immediate families (or persons with whom they are domiciled)

With the first quarter of 2010 behind us, Crime Stoppers of Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota continues to post impressive numbers.  With solid increases in January, February and March the first quarter statistics show steady increases in the number of calls and the frequency with which those tips are paying off.

We’ve noticed the number of tips received steadily increasing; however, the amount of money being paid out, the number of arrests made and the amount of illegal property recovered is increasing at a much faster rate.  As the program is based on anonymity and we cannot confirm this, it certainly suggests the information we receive is being managed better and the pipeline to our police partners couldn’t be stronger.   

Key in this success is our ability to promote a message and our media partners continue to be most kind.  Equally, our relationship with sponsors is vital in the delivery of the Crime Stoppers program.  Please take a few minutes to browse through the long list of organizations assisting us in keeping our communities a little safer.  You can also lend a hand with a donation and by joining us on Facebook.

Crime Stoppers is a citizen, media and police co-operative program designed to involve the public in the fight against crime. Crime Stoppers will provide citizens with a vehicle to anonymously supply the police with information to a crime they may have knowingly witnessed or a crime or potential crime to which they may have knowledge.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.