Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton

OPERATION HANDS OFF!

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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)

Welcome!

We believe that every person in our community is valuable, and should live, work and play without fear of victimization.

The Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (CSAENA) was incorporated on February 2, 1983. "CSAENA is a charitable, not-for-profit organization funded by people like you."

Crime Stoppers relies on the financial support of the community to deliver its programs and services. The Association is governed by a volunteer board, administered by staff and service volunteers, and works in cooperation with the media, Edmonton Police Service, RCMP and the Camrose Police Service, and the public.

The Board pays out awards to individuals who provide tips to the Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) line or via the internet. Since its inception, $1,270,844.00 (December 2009) in awards has been approved by the Board.

Anonymity of the tipster is the foundation of the program. To ensure the anonymity of the tipster, they are given a code number. Once the "TIPS" information is evaluated, a police investigator is given the information to act upon. If the information is of value and results in an arrest, the seizure of narcotics or stolen property, or the solving of a criminal case, then the details of the crime are brought to the Awards Committee of the Board for an award decision.

The tipster calls back on the TIPS line, identifies him or herself by the code number and is advised to pick up his or her award. All awards are dispensed by a civilian company and no attempt is made to identify the tipster.

Would you like to learn more how the Crime Stoppers program operates? Contact our administrative office at (780) 421-1122 to book us as a guest speaker for any of your events or professional development in-services.

Together, we do make a difference.