January is Crime Stoppers Month, a month in which the organization is celebrating more than 1,200 Crime Stoppers programs in more than 20 countries that make communities safe.
Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers is touting the success of their organization as a way for the public to anonymously report criminal activity to law enforcement.
Last year Crime Stoppers received almost 1100 tips resulting in 30 arrests and recovery of more than $240,000 in property and drugs.
The organization says their success could not have been achieved without the support of its partners and sponsors including: the RCMP, SARM, SUMA, Kinsmen and Kinettes Clubs of Saskatchewan, CTV, SaskTel, DirectWest, SGI and Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.
They also depend on the public for help.
Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.saskcrimestoppers.comor by texting “TIP206” and a tip to CRIMES (274637). Callers do not have to reveal their identities.
Sgt. Rob Cozine, RCMP co-ordinator for Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers, reminds people that “crime doesn’t pay but Crime Stoppers does. Cash payments of up to $2,000 can be awarded in exchange for information leading to an arrest or charge.”
In addition to Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers, there are four other Crime Stoppers programs operating in the province: Regina Crime Stoppers, Saskatoon Crime Stoppers, Prince Albert Crime Stoppers and Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers.
