Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton

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ALERT

Cedar Publishing Corporation has been publishing magazines entitled 'Crimestopper Newsmagazine' and 'CSI Newsmagazine'. These publications are NOT affiliated with Crime Stoppers. Advertising in these magazines or with Cedar Publishing Corporation does NOT support Crime Stoppers. "Crime Stoppers and You...Making a Difference" is our magazine and is the only publication that supports and is sanctioned by Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta. We partner with Crime Watch Canada who is the publishing company for the magazine. You can reach the Crime Stoppers office directly at 780-421-1122 with questions or concerns.

FAIR TRADING ACT

Did you know the Fair Trading Act specifies that companies cannot require consumers to pay for unordered goods or services unless the consumer agrees in writing to pay. In these types of circumstances, described as negative option sales, consumers should be aware they are not responsbile for the costs of unsolicited items. For more information on this legislation or to issue a complaint contact 1-877-427-4088 or www.servicealberta.ca.

ANONYMOUS TEXT TIPS

Crime Stoppers expands their anonymous crime reporting system to include Anonymous Text Tips! Edmonton Tips: TIP250 + Your Message = Text to "CRIMES" (274637) Northern Alberta Tips: TIP205 + Your Message = Text to "CRIMES" (274637)

Giving Tips

ANONYMOUS TEXT TIPS

GUARANTEED ANONYMITY

The "traditional" way to submit a TIP to Crime Stoppers is by phoning the TIPS line - 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

That process is decribed in some detail on our Home Page: a tipster calls in with a tip, is given a code number, to protect his or her identity, and if the information leads to an arrest, the Awards Committee of the Board makes an award decision. All awards are dispensed by a civilian company and no attempt is made to identify the tipster.

We do not subscribe to call display or call trace.

With the rise of the Internet, there is now a new way to submit a tip... online.

Click on the "TIPS Online" icon or the "Submit Your Tip Online" box on the left hand side of this page and on all pages on this site. It will take you to a secure Tip Submit site. Then with a few clicks of the mouse you can enter your tip information into a form.

It is completely anonymous. The form recommends that "you DO NOT print this tip submission form or save it to your computer" and reminds the tipster to "Be sure that you did not give your name above."

*** NEW*** ANONYMOUS TEXT TIPPING

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

1) Tipster first has to put in the identity code for their are:

In Edmonton it is TIP250

In Northern Alberta it is TIP205

2) Tipster puts in their message and texts to CRIMES (274637)

3) Our server responds with a confirmation and a unique code number

4) Tipster may respond back by simply replying.

No keyword or agency ID is ever needed for any subsequent replies.
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HOW TO BE A GOOD TIPSTER

What You Should Know When You Call Crime Stoppers To Report A Tip?

1. Crime Stoppers is open to take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Crime Stoppers when you are alone so that your anonymity is not compromised. Crime Stoppers does not want to know who you are. If someone hears you making the call, you are no longer anonymous as that person may realize you have called Crime Stoppers. This could also put you in danger.

2. Call Crime Stoppers with information that you are already know of regarding a particular crime. Crime Stoppers does not want you to go out and search for information.

Your tip should come from information that you are already aware of, whether youve seen the crime, someone told you about it, or you overheard someone talking about the crime.

3. Have information about the particular crime you are calling about. Information such as: what is the specific crime, date, time, and location of the crime is helpful and needed for further investigation. How many people were involved? Do you know what was stolen?

4. Also helpful, is the description of the person or people responsible for the crime.

Some other things that aid Police is the suspects full name. If you dont have the full name, provide whatever portions of the name you have. If you know of an alias, also give this information to the tip-taker.

A specific home address, phone numbers and/or employment address is also important.

Provide a physical description of the person to the best of your ability, such as gender, race, age, date of birth if you know it, approximate height, weight, hair color, length of the hair, whether they wear prescription glasses or contacts, scars/marks/tattoos, and facial hair. Does the person speak with an accent? Does the person belong to a specific gang? Do you know the name of the gang?

5. Do you know whether a specific weapon was used during the crime? If so, what weapon was used? Can you describe the weapon? Do you know where the weapon can be located?

6. Did the person drive a particular vehicle while committing the crime? If so, do you know the make, model, color, and license plate number of the vehicle?

7. If something was stolen, do you know what it is? Did you see it to be able to provide a description of it? Do you know where the stolen item(s) can be located?

8. Have you noticed a pattern of suspicious activity that could be drug related? Try to give specific information that will assist Police with an investigation, such as: names, address and home phone number, also cell phone numbers, type of drugs, prices, contact names, meeting places, vehicle make/model/license plate numbers, time/day of the week when the activity appears to be the busiest.

As previously stated, Crime Stoppers does not want you to go searching for the answers to these questions. Provide only the information you already know and Thank You for calling Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Caller ID or Call Display. All calls and web tips are Anonymous and you can qualify to receive an award.