From: cstop@vicuna.ocunix.on.ca (Crime Stoppers)
Newsgroups: can.general,ont.general,tor.general,ott.general,kw.general,kingston.general
Subject: Crime Stoppers
Summary: Information on the Crime Stoppers program.
Keywords: crime
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

What is Crime Stoppers?
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
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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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