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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 opportunity to
highlight their accomplishments in fighting crime and keeping streets safe.
This coming year will mark the 29th 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 .: -- 1:
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 pro-
gram 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
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
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 vol-
unteer 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 organi-
zation that overseas the various non-profit Crime Stoppers programs worldwide,
said there have been some remarkable achievements since the first Crime
Stoppers was established 29 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 $1.6 billion in stolen property and the seizure of drugs with a street value
estimated at more than $4.9 billion.
"These are staggering figures," he said. "There is no other program that can
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 saying it has signif-
icantly helped police officers combat crimi-
nal activity.
In past years local programs have engaged
in a variety of activities to promote Crime
Stoppers Month. Some have obtained
proclamations from state and provincial
representatives or local mayors while other
have used the opportunity 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 collect-
ing 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 the 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 2004 - Cases Cleared 104, Arrests 11, Rewards
authorized $3,500, Property Recovered $87,000 and Narcotics Recovered
$348,000 for a total of $438,000 in recovered property and narcotics. Since
March 1988 Huron County Crime Stoppers can boast the following... Cases
Cleared 726, Arrests 365, Rewards authorized $27,000, Property Recovered
$517,000, Narcotics Recovered $3,278,436 for a total of $ 3,795,445 in recovered
property and narcotics.
CONTACT: STEVE BEASLEY - POLICE COORDINATOR,
HURON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS 524-8314
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