Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about Thunder Bay District Crime Stoppers feel free give us a call at the office 684-1309. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that may have the answer you're looking for.- How does Crime Stoppers work?
- What kind of information can I give to Crime Stoppers?
- Does Crime Stoppers have call display on their telephones?
- How can I become involved with Crime Stoppers?
- Is Crime Stoppers run by the police?
Crime Stoppers takes information phoned in by anonymous callers and passes it along to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation. (i.e. RCMP, OPP, Thunder Bay Police, MNR, Canada Customs, etc). The "CALLER" or " TIPSTER" is never identified but is assigned a code number. The tip is investigated and if the information is good and law enforcement use the information to help solve a crime the caller is eligible for a reward. A reward is recommended and approved by the apporiate Crime Stoppers Committee. Once that is completed arrangements are made for the "caller" to pick up their cash reward.
What kind of information can I give to Crime Stoppers?
Crime Stoppers will take any information that will help Law Enforcement solve crime as well as help in the seizure of illicit drugs, recover stolen property, or help in the location of missing person. All information as provided by law enforcement as to results of the tip investigation will be evaluated. And remember if you have information that can help stop a crime before it happens 623-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 are the numbers to call 24-hours a day 7-days a week.
Does Crime Stoppers have call display on their telephones?
Crime Stoppers does not have call display on any of it's telephones nor do we record any conversation. That would be in direct contradiction to one of the cornerstones of the Crime Stoppers program - anonymity. Crime Stoppers guarantees that you will remain anonymous whenever you call our Tips Line. If we would subscribe to call display that guarantee of anonymity would be gone and the program would suffer serious consequences.
How can I become involved with Crime Stoppers?
Crime Stoppers is always looking for hard working, dedicated individuals to help as volunteers at our various fund raising activities or special events. We are also interested in finding people who would be willing to sit on our various local committees or on the Board of Directors. Crime Stoppers has committees established in Thunder Bay, Nipigon/Red Rock, Schreiber/Terrace Bay, Marathon, Manitouwadge, Longlac and Geraldton/Nakina. Anyone planning to get involved with Crime Stoppers must undergo a Criminal Record Search before their application can be approved. If you're interested in getting an application just call our office at 807-684-1309 during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.
Is Crime Stoppers run by the police?
NO! We are separate and apart from any Law Enforcement Agency. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit, charitable program run by volunteers from the community. The individuals who have given their time to sit on local committees or the Board of Directors cannot presently be employed by any law enforcement agency. All the money raised for Crime Stoppers comes through donations or fund raising (i.e. raffles). Police agencies provide no financial support to Crime Stoppers, although they do designate a member of their service to act as a coordinator or liaison to assist the Committees and Boards with any questions or concerns they may have.
If you have any further questions feel free to give us a call at 684-1309 .
