Callers don't have to give their name and will remain anonymous. The concepts are simple. In certain cases, Crime Stoppers will also pay for information which leads to the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illegal drugs. Anonymity of callers is protected and maintained by assigning a confidential code number to each tipster.
Names never have to be given.
It is always the responsibility of the caller to make contact with the program regarding the status of the tip and whether a reward is forthcoming, identifying themselves by only the assigned code number. Because identities are unknown to authorities, there is no requirement for callers to give evidence in court, thus removing the risk of retaliation. Because Crime Stoppers receives no public funding, the money necessary for the reward fund and training is found through donations and fund-raising efforts. Without all three, the program would not work. Crime Stoppers is administered by the citizen board but the R.C.M.P. are necessary to investigate the information received and the media are necessary to create awareness and promote the program.