Saskatoon Crime Stoppers
Saskatoon Crime Stoppers began in 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Saskatoon Crime Stoppers is a registered non-profit entity carrying CRA charitable status, governed by a volunteer board. Crime Stoppers is not the police, however, the program operates in close partnership with the Saskatoon Police Service and other law enforcement agencies to help solve criminal incidents.
Mission
To solve crime through anonymous tips by promoting justice and safety and by working with the community and law enforcement.
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To date, over 30,000 tips have been received with over 2000 arrests, over 44,000 cases cleared and approximately $10M in drugs and stolen property recovered through anonymous tips.
RecognitionsSaskatoon Crime Stoppers has received international recognition in the Netherlands and Singapore, with the following achievements for communities up to 300,000 people:
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Board of Directors
The board consists of a police coordinator (SPS constable) who is a liason with the media, Saskatoon Police Service, the Crime Stoppers Board, and the public. The other board members consist of a group of local business and professional people who are volunteers.
How Can You Help?
You can help with Saskatoon Crime Stoppers in many ways. You can contribute by submitting tips or making donations to the program.
Because Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization, we are completely funded by donations and sponsorships. We are a recognized charity and the donations are tax-deductible.
We raise our money through fundraising events, online silent auctions, donations and sponsorships. You can also become involved by attending our various events and fundraisers throughout the year. If you have any items to donate or any questions feel free to email saskatooncrimestoppers@gmail.com.
You can leave an anonymous tip on our website or by phone at 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000 for information that leads to an arrest. No names are asked and you won’t have to go to court. Crime Stoppers encourages people to leave anonymous tips with information to solve ANY crime.
Because Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization, we are completely funded by donations and sponsorships. We are a recognized charity and the donations are tax-deductible.
We raise our money through fundraising events, online silent auctions, donations and sponsorships. You can also become involved by attending our various events and fundraisers throughout the year. If you have any items to donate or any questions feel free to email saskatooncrimestoppers@gmail.com.
You can leave an anonymous tip on our website or by phone at 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000 for information that leads to an arrest. No names are asked and you won’t have to go to court. Crime Stoppers encourages people to leave anonymous tips with information to solve ANY crime.
How Crime Stoppers Works
Crime Stoppers works is a non-profit organization that works in co-operation with Saskatoon Police Service, the media, the business community, and the public. Crime Stoppers is not funded by the Saskatoon Police Service or any other law enforcement agency.
The Crime Stoppers tip- line is manned by trained personnel who receive and pass on tip information to investigating officers. When you call the number, you are NOT talking to the Police. The information you provide will then be sent to police officers for investigative purposes.
Once a tip is left, you will be given a tip number so the status of the tip can be traced online. The caller’s identity is never known.
A tip can be left with Saskatoon Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Crime Stoppers tip- line is manned by trained personnel who receive and pass on tip information to investigating officers. When you call the number, you are NOT talking to the Police. The information you provide will then be sent to police officers for investigative purposes.
Once a tip is left, you will be given a tip number so the status of the tip can be traced online. The caller’s identity is never known.
A tip can be left with Saskatoon Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
