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Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Incorporated News and Events |
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P.O. Box 1119, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6K6 Phone 519-371-6078 Media Contact - OPP Constable Dean Rutherford, Police Coordinator - Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. |
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Crime Stoppers Announces New Technology Allowing for On-Line "Web Tips" Media Release April 2, 2008 Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has recently announced that they will now be able to receive confidential tips via the world-wide web. Crime Stoppers is a community based program that allows the public to anonymously report information that could assist law enforcement in the solving of crime while at the same time allowing the tipster to earn a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. Traditionally calls have been received by telephone, however as Program Coordinator OPP Constable Dean Rutherford states "it's time to get with the times". "We realize that there are those in today's generation who feel more comfortable in front of a computer than on a telephone and therefore we've introduced technology that will allow tipsters to provide information through a secure web-site." Rutherford said. 22 of the 38 Crime Stoppers programs in Ontario are now utilizing web-tips and have reported great success in the process. Instead of picking up a phone and dialing 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) tipsters will have the option of contacting a "secure" server and typing in the information. Tipsters will be afforded the opportunity to provide their own code number or one will be provided for them. The quickest way to hook up to the secure server is to log on to the Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce web-site at www.crimestop-gb.org and click onto the web-tip icon. Tipsters can also access it through the online portal located at www.tipsubmit.com. "I realize that some people may have concerns about the security of web-tips (hackers etc.)" said Rutherford "however I'm assured that the online portal is a very security hardened server which gets tested and certified daily by the world's largest server security auditing firm and recent technology allows us to keep all data on the server encrypted at all times." Benefits of the "web-tips" include the capability of two way dialogue and the capability of reporting a tip on a computer from anywhere in the world. "Anonymity is the cornerstone of the Crime Stoppers Program" says Rutherford, "and whether it's a telephone call or a web-tip our #1 priority is maintaining that anonymity" "It's your information we want, not your name". MEDIA CONTACT: OPP Constable Dean RutherfordPolice Coordinator - Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.Phone 519-371-6078crimestopgb@bmts.com
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JANUARY IS CRIME STOPPERS MONTH! Media Release "Proud of our past and looking to the future" January 2008 will introduce the launch of another two decades of service to the community as the local crime fighting entity completes a year in which it celebrated its' 20th year of incorporation. Each year Crime Stoppers programs around the world celebrate Crime Stoppers Month in January to highlight success and promote their crime fighting initiatives. This year was not only successful for Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. it was also a very significant year for Crime Stoppers around the world. Crime Stoppers International, the umbrella organization for all Crime Stoppers programs, introduced Crime Stoppers programs in India and South Africa and is looking to other nations such as Lebanon. As a non-governmental organization, CSI is lending its expertise to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and has partnered with the UN to help combat human smuggling. Gary Murphy, the president of Crime Stoppers International, said accumulative statistics from the more than 1,200 programs in some 24 countries worldwide have also resulted in the seizure of drugs and recovery of stolen property totaling in excess of $8.5 billion. "Crime Stoppers is community policing at its' best," said OPP Constable Dean Rutherford, coordinator of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. "We have enjoyed great success since our programs' inception in 1987 and that success would not be possible without the combined cooperation of the media, law enforcement and the community." Highlights of the year included the seizure of nearly $3 million in illegal drugs as a result of tips to their office. Constable Rutherford also added, "Crime Stoppers month allows us to publicize the success of our program through statistics and also allows our program to say thank you to the citizens of Grey and Bruce. Because we guarantee the anonymity of callers to our program we cannot advertise individual success stories by telling the media that a particular major crime was solved as a result of a Crime Stoppers tip. I can however tell you that over the course of the past year we have shut down major drug operations, solved robberies and arrested several wanted persons as a result of tips to our program". Bob Robson, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce, also wished to exalt the success of the local crime fighting entity. "I believe the results speak for themselves when evaluating the effectiveness of this program", Robson said. "We not only look back at our successes of the past year but we also look ahead to the year 2008 with the anticipation that our program will continue to make our communities safer". Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is hoping to reach another great milestone in 2008 as it anticipates surpassing the $30 million mark in total seized narcotics and stolen property. Crime Stoppers offers up to $2000.00 for information that assists law enforcement in the solving of crime or the seizure of stolen goods and/or illegal drugs. Callers can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers do not have to provide their name or appear in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. If you are interested in having a guest speaker talk about Crime Stoppers or wish to learn more about how to get involved in the program you can contact the office at 519-371-6078 or visit their website at crimestop-gb.org Letters of congratulations and best wishes to Crime Stoppers have been received from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, RCMP Commissioner William Elliott, Premier Dalton McGuinty, OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino, and Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Rick Bartolucci. Crime Stoppers offers up to $2,000 for information that assists law enforcement in the solving of crime or the seizure of stolen goods and/or illegal drugs. Callers can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers do not have to provide their name or appear in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. MEDIA CONTACT: OPP Constable Dean RutherfordPolice Coordinator - Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.Phone 519-371-6078 |
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Crime Stoppers World Wide Statistics as of December 31, 2007 Cases Cleared 1,114,203 Arrests 698,793 Rewards Paid $81,183,379 Property Recovered $1,717,913,120 Narcotics Recovered $6,781,440,079 Total Dollars Recovered $8,499,353,199 |
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Statistics as of December 31, 2007 Cases Cleared 2,263 Arrests 1,218 Rewards Approved $184,075 Property Recovered $3,242,317 Narcotics Recovered $26,048,089 Total Dollars Recovered $29,290,406
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HANOVER WAL-MART DONATES BAIL-A-THON PROCEEDS TO CRIME STOPPERS OF GREY BRUCE |
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Pictured left to right: Brad Watts-Assistant Manager; Mary Stortini-Chair of the Fundraising Committee for Hanover Wal-Mart; accepting the cheque on behalf of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. is Rick Dodd-Director. On May 12, 2006 the Hanover Wal-Mart held a "Bailathon" in their store in which many of the management staff were temporary "jailed" to raise funds on behalf of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce. The store staff and patrons raised an amazing $1,318.00 which was matched by the Wal-Mart Corporation for a total donation of $2,637.08. MEDIA CONTACT: OPP Constable Dean RutherfordPolice Coordinator – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.Phone 519-371-6078
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OWEN SOUND STAPLES BUSINESS DEPOT DONATES A LAPTOP COMPUTER TO CRIME STOPPERS OF GREY BRUCE.
Pictured left to right: Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Coordinator OPP Constable Dean Rutherford; Todd Griffith-Business Support Manager at Staples; Syd Austin-General Manager at Staples; Gerard Boucher-Chairman of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce. Staples Business Depot in Owen Sound recently continued their corporate support to Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. when they donated a lap top computer to the local crime fighting organization. The computer will be used for power point presentations on Crime Stoppers and crime awareness presentations. MEDIA CONTACT: OPP Constable Dean RutherfordPolice Coordinator – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.Phone 519-371-6078
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THE CRIME STOPPERS OF GREY BRUCE BAIL-A-THON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19, 2005 Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce will be hosting a fun filled fundraiser called the 2005 Bail-a-Thon, which will be held in the Centre Court of Heritage Place Shopping Centre, Owen Sound, on October 19th from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Defendants will receive a “summons” charging them with a specific offence, be asked to appear before a celebrity “judge” and, after being declared guilty, be sentenced to “jail” until a specific amount of bail money is raised. Trials take about 10 – 15 minutes. Each “jailbird” is asked to raise some or all of their bail money prior to their court date – pledge sheets will be provided. The prisoner will have access to a phone in the jail to call family, friends, and business associates for donations. The persons called can make pledges on the phone or people in attendance can make pledges on the spot. The whole idea of this fundraiser is of course to raise funds for Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce while at the same time having a lot of fun. The jailbirds are encouraged to “ham it up” if they wish, (Defendants have been known to show up with blow up dolls as legal counsel because they couldn’t afford a lawyer, or in some cases the Defendants have been asked to sing for their freedom). Some of the celebrity judges include Owen Sound Mayor Ruth Lovell, Saugeen Shores Mayor Mark Kraemer, Charlie Fitch, and Dave Carr. You can help support Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce by sponsoring a jailbird by either pledging to have them bailed out of, (or kept in), jail. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce relies heavily on fund raising activities such as the Bail-a-Thon and depends on donations to help finance the day-to-day operations of the program and, most importantly, to pay our “tipsters” who provide valuable information to law enforcement agencies. Our Board of Directors is made up of concerned volunteer members of the community. Crime Stoppers does not receive any government funding, other than grants to pay for our after-hours answering service. The local program is a fully functioning, registered, incorporated charity and, as such, issues income tax receipts for any donations received. In Grey and Bruce Counties, the local highly successful program was formed in May 1987. Since that date, we have received tips which resulted in 1,123 arrests, 2,171 cases solved, $20,540,892 in drugs and stolen property recovered, and a total of $159,075 in rewards allocated. MEDIA CONTACT: OPP Constable Dean RutherfordPolice Coordinator – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.Phone 519-371-6078
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And The Winner Is.......
Left to right: Taun Frosst - Bluewater Sales & Services; Betty Bender – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce; Diane Snyder – Bruce Tractor & Lawn Care; Phil Saunders – John Deere Ltd; Gerry Boucher – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce held their ATV Raffle draw on Wednesday November 10th at 12:00 noon. The draw took place at Bruce Tractor & Lawn Care outside of Walkerton. Bruce Tractor provided great support to the local Crime Stoppers organization therefore it was only fitting that Phil Saunders, representing John Deere, pulled the winning ticket for the grand prize from the barrel. The lucky first prize winner of a John Deere “Buck” Utility ATV was Lloyd Rowbotham of RR#4 Creemore. Lloyd purchased his winning ticket while attending this year’s International Plowing Match in Meaford. The second prize presented was a Toshiba 32” flat screen TV courtesy of Leon’s of Owen Sound and the lucky ticket drawn belonged to Bruce Farr of RR #1 Guelph. Mr. Farr also purchased his ticket while attending the International Plowing Match. The third prize was a 21 Speed mountain bike donated by Tom Stewart of Southampton and the winning ticket was owned by Steve Gallinger of Woodstock. All proceeds from the draw will go directly to the general fund of Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce for use in the everyday operations of the program as well as the payment of rewards. Crime Stoppers is a civilian community organization devised to acquire information that assists law enforcement agencies in the resolution of crime. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of criminals, recovery of stolen property, and the seizure of illegal drugs while maintaining total anonymity to the caller and complete confidentiality of the tip. Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce wishes to thank everyone for supporting our raffle and in particular Bruce Tractor & Lawn Care, Bluewater Sales & Services in Port Elgin, Leon's Furniture in Owen Sound, Tom Stewart & Son in Southampton, and Tim Horton’s in Walkerton. MEDIA CONTACT: OPP Constable Dean RutherfordPolice Coordinator – Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc.Phone 519-371-6078
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