How it Works
The Phone Tip Process:
Anonymous calls are received at the Crime Stoppers’ call center at 1-800-222-8477
- Caller provides information about crime or criminals (no Caller ID and calls are not recorded)
- Tipster receives Individual Tip Number – this becomes their Crime Stoppers Identity
- Information sent to RCMP for investigation
- If the information leads to an arrest, the caller may be eligible for reward
- Rewards are determined by NWT/NU Crime Stoppers
- Secret payment system allows cash payment and keeps the tipster anonymous
The Online Web Tip Process:
Anonymous tips are submitted by clicking on the "Submit a Tip" button above or at www.p3tips.com
- Upon inputting the tip, the Tipster receives an Individual Tip Number - this becomes their Crime Stoppers Identity
- System allows 2 way dialog while maintaining Tipster anonymity
- Information sent to RCMP for investigation
- If the information leads to an arrest, the caller may be eligible for reward
- Rewards are determined by NWT/NU Crime Stoppers
- Secret payment system allows cash payment and keeps the tipster anonymous
Does Crime Stoppers Work!
YES! The NWT and NU Crime Stoppers program has been in operation since 1989 and has been successful in offering information for the police to actively respond on criminal investigations and to proactively assist in crime prevention throughout communities in the north.
Many tips have resulted in arrests and the recovery of property. Calls have included information about murder, robbery, rape, assaults, drug and firearm offenses.
Other benefits of Crime Stoppers include:
- a greater awareness in the community that there is a crime problem.
- a willingness by the community to fight back against crime if it is given the opportunity and motivation.
- improved relationships between police, media, and the community.
Structure and Funding of Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is NOT a police program. It is run by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of a group of concerned citizens. The Board administers the operation and promotion of the program across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
The Crime Stoppers program is funded by private donations and fundraising. NWT/NU Crime Stoppers is grateful for the generous support of its corporate sponsor, Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mines for their contributions towards the promotion of its program across the north.
