The Times Advocate, 2004-01-14, Page 13Wednesday, January 14, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 13
CRIMEPAY, DOESCRIMNOT
BUT
STOPPERS DOES; CRIME STOPPERS
In an effort to commemorate the worldwide success of Crime Stoppers,
January is observed as Crime Stoppers Month.
The decision to proclaim Crime Stoppers Month in January was made in 1986
at the Crime Stoppers International conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
and since that time programme is some 24 countries have taken the opportuni-
ty to highlight their accomplishments in fighting crime and keeping streets safe.
This coming year will mark the 28th anniversary of the world's first Crime
Stoppers program established in
Albuquerque, New Mexico in September
1976.
On January 6 the more than 1,000 pro-
grams in communities around the world
will officially launch January as Crime
Stoppers Month.
Huron County Crime Stoppers
Chairperson Lisa Campbell said it's
important for the public to be aware of
the achievements our Crime Stoppers
program has had since being set up here
in March of 1988.
Mrs. Campbell said Crime Stoppers
Month gives the volunteers involved in
the program the opportunity to announce
the annual statistics and thank those who
have assisted to make Huron County
Crime Stoppers such a successful crime
fighting organization in our community.
Senior Constable Steve Beasley the police coordinator of Huron County Crime
Stoppers said Crime Stoppers wouldn't achieve the results it has without the
volunteer efforts of the board of directors.
"They donate countless hours to raise funds for rewards and to operate the
Crime Stoppers hotline where people can call with information about unsolved
crime," Beasley said.
Steve Walrath, president of Crime Stoppers International, the volunteer orga-
nization that overseas the various non-profit Crime Stoppers programs world-
wide, said there have been some remarkable achievements since the first Crime
Stoppers was established 28 years ago.
Walrath said accumulative figures compiled by Crime Stoppers International
show tips have led to the arrest of more than 500,000 individuals, the recovery
of some $1.4 billion is stolen property and the seizure of drugs with a street
value estimated at more than $4.4 billion.
"These are staggering figures," he said. "There is no other program that can
boast the success that Crime Stoppers has achieved in
combating crime."
Walrath said the efforts of Crime Stoppers have been rec-
ognized by United States President George W. Bush and a number of other
world leaders, including Canada's just retired Prime Minister Jean Chretien and
British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Bush acknowledged Crime Stoppers during a State of the Nation address and
previously during Crime Stoppers Month
commended the program for helping
create safer communities and reducing
crime, Walrath said.
Walrath pointed out that Giuliano
(Zack) Zaccardelli, Commissioner of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, also
praised the efforts of Crime Stoppers say-
ing it has significantly helped police offi-
cers combat criminal activity.
In past years local programs have
engaged in a variety of activities to pro-
mote Crime Stoppers Month. Some have
obtained proclamations from state and
provincial representatives or local may-
ors while other have used the opportuni-
ty to kick off major fundraising or crime
fighting initiatives.
One Canadian program marks Crime
Stoppers Month by sponsoring a Polar
Bear swim where participants jump into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario after
collecting financial pledges from supporters.
"Volunteers on local Crime Stoppers board do what they can to make sure the
program is a success," Walrath said. "They try to keep to fun in fundraising, but
they know crime fighting is a serious business and are deeply committed to
ensuring they provide a safe and secure world today and for generations to
come."
Please find the statistics... for 2003 - Cases Cleared 90, Arrests 5, Rewards
Paid Out $1,300, Property Recovered $12,400 and Narcotics Recovered
$272,772 for a total of $285,172 in recovered property and narcotics. Since
March 1988 Huron County Crime Stoppers can boast the following... Cases
Cleared 625, Arrests 343, Rewards Paid out $21, 775.00, Property Recovered
$427,509.00, Narcotics Recovered $2,815,806.00.
CONTACT: STEVE BEASLEY - POLICE COORDINATOR,
HURON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS 523-8314
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