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Huron Expositor, 2006-01-11, Page 10Page 10 January 11, 2005 • The Huron Expositor CRIMI S'I'Ol'l'ERS IS NOT AA "RAT" 1ROGRAMi Crime Stoppers encourages the public to anonymously report information on crime. The program's main goal is to reduce incidents of crime in the community. Although Crime Stoppers is in the business of solving crimes, there is a Tong -range goal of crime prevention. A community with an effective and successful Crime Stoppers program acts as a deterrent for would-be criminals. Crime Stoppers is a "crime prevention" program that has the power to help solve any crime - not a "rat" program. Crime Stoppers exists for the better- ment of the community they serve. _ (RIME STO1'PERS IS : SOT A POLICE PROGRAM. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit charitable organization owned and operated by the community which combines the best efforts of the community, the media and the police in the ongoing battle against crime. Crime Stoppers works in conjunction with local investigative agencies, including local police departments, to help bring justice to unsolved incidents of crime. In addition a police officer is assigned to Crime Stoppers to helpthe civilian board of directors carryout the program. Although, when callers contact Crime Stoppers they are talkingto a communi ro ram - notapolice program! P g community gP 8 CRIML S'1'01PERS IS N0'I' AA WAY To SEEI( REVENGE. A Crime Stoppers tip is not evidence and investigators must independently verify every tip before a'tip can be acted on. The contents of a tip must be confirmed through an independent investigation. A Crime Stoppers tip is just the, starting point of an investigation. People cannot be wrongly accused (by way of arrest or charge) because of a vengeful tip. If YOU have any information on criminal activity contact CRIME STOPPERS Of Huron County at 1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477). All calls are confidential - callers never have to reveal their identity, deal directly with police or testify in court. Cash rewards are available for information that leads to an arrest or charge. Seaforth Agricultural Society 527-1321 ROMY FARM EQUIPMENT 527-0120 1 Mile North of Seaforth Ilox SMJTH Funeral Chapel inc. We are dedicated to your confidence" Christopher M. Smith Funeral Director 47 High St. Seaforth 527-1142 • 345-2432 or 1-800-300-9144 DUBLIN Desjardins Credit Union 49 Main St. Seaforth 527-0210 McLaughlin Chev- Ltd Main St., Seaforth 527-1140 Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Exeter, Ontario NOM 1S1 (Established in 1876) FARM, RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Agents: Wayne Mayer, Exeter 235-1915 David Moore, Dublin 345-2512 J.P. Uniac, Mitchell 348-9012 Barb Worden, RR 2 Staffa 345-2777 HEAD OFFICE 234-0350 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. A 527-1610 Y"'In'ue"`