About Us

 

 

Mission Statement

To provide a community based program which encourages public participation through anonymity; and which effectively and efficiently combines the efforts of the public, media, and police to solve crime and make our communities crime free environments.

 

SASKATCHEWAN CRIME STOPPERS...

...is a community program that successfully combines the efforts of the Public, the Media and the Police to solve crime in our communities.

 

By offering cash awards and ensuring complete anonymity, Crime Stoppers has eliminated two of the biggest obstacles that normally keep the public from getting involved, namely Fear and Apathy.

 

Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers was founded in 1987 with the objective of providing this program to all Rural Municipalities, Cities, Towns and Villages not previously benefiting from a Crime Stoppers program.  The residents of these areas are the beneficiaries of the Crime Stoppers program by making their communities safer places to live.  This is being accomplished through an increased percentage of crimes solved and stolen property recovered.  The program also sends a strong preventative message that we, the residents of Saskatchewan, are not willing to turn a blind eye on crime.

 

THE MEDIA

The goal of combating local crime promotes better relations between the community, the police and the media. Through the Crime Stoppers program, the media has the opportunity to assist in resolving a criminal activity in addition to  reporting the occurrence.

 

THE POLICE

Crime on our communities requires innovative, effective programs which generate information for law enforcement agencies dealing with criminal activity. By encouraging greater public participation, the police have a better chance combating crime in our communities.

Crime Stoppers has become one of the most effective and successful example of community based policing.

 

How Does it Work?

 

CALL 1-800-222-TIPS

 

All calls placed to our TOLL FREE TIPS LINE are processed by specially trained personnel who pass along information about a crime to investigating officers.

 

When you call Crime Stoppers you never have to give your name and you will not be asked testify in court .  Our Crime Stoppers tips line is never recorded and tracing devices are never used.  We do not subscribe to the telephone feature of "call display"

 

When you call the Crime Stoppers tips line, you are given a secret code number.  It is up to you to call back to Crime Stoppers to check on the status of the information you gave and to see of you qualify for a cash award.

 

Cash payments of up to $2,000 may be awarded by Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest for any serious crime or drug related offense.

 

Periodically, unsolved crimes are re-enacted on television or publicized through the local media to bring public attention to a particular crime.

 

WHO ADMINISTERS THE PROGRAM?

Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is managed by a volunteer board of directors.  They establish policy, raise funds, promote the program, oversee the payment of awards and are responsible to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the program.

 

The board of directors is comprised of people from all over Saskatchewan who are chosen for their abilities in their field and their commitment to the principles of Crime Stoppers.

 

Who Benefits

 

THE COMMUNITY

Through Crime Stoppers you have the opportunity of utilizing an anonymous method to become more involved and to take responsibility in your community.  In doing so, you can make an important contribution towards solving and deterring crime resulting in a safer community in which to live.

 

CRIME STOPPERS WORKS...

Since 1987, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers  has helped recover over eight million dollars in stolen property and illegal drugs.  The cost of crime to an individual and on society is high.  This table shows how, thanks to anonymous tips to 1-800-222-8477, the Crimestoppers program has made a difference in our communities.

 

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