Loading...
Huron Expositor, 2004-01-14, Page 1212-1141 HURON t XPOSITOR, JANUARY 14, 2004 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 1,000 programs in communities around the world will officially launch January as Crime Stoppers Month. Coordinator Beasley also notes that Huron County Crime Stoppers tip calls have increased by 18% over the last year. This is partly due to the increased number of public presentations we did in 2003. We did 60 presentations to students and various service groups around the county and 1 - believe that this increased awareness caused our calls to go up." "We also attended 3 fairs and 7 parades around Huron which our 14 Board Members enjoy participating in." If any group or organization wishes to have a presentation done or the Crime Stoppers van and portable Jail attend an event, contact Steve at 524-8314. STATISTICS FOR 2003 • 90 cases cleared • 5 arrests • $1,300 in rewards paid • $12,400 stolen property recovered • $272,772 in narcotics recovered This message brought to you by the following businesses & services. Seaforth Agricultural Society 527-1321 HURON EAST The Municipality of HURON EAST 527-0160 KELLY AVO S!IIVICE 26 Birch St., Seaforth 527-2210 POOLS & SPORTS 527-0104 243 Main St. N., Seaforth, Tucker's Meat Shop 527-0036 27 Main St. Seaforth ti xr t1I1NI'E STOPPE'RS SIS 1NL('EI' Crime Stoppers is NOT a "rat" program. 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 betterment of the community they serve. Crime Stoppers is NOT 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 help the civilian board of directors carry out the program. Although, when callers contact Crime Stoppers they are talking to a community program - not a police program! Crime Stoppers is NOT a way to seek revenge. A Crime Stoppers tip is not evidence and investigators must independently verity 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. !HEI*LP S�I)VJE 11UME ITN M1I1IN i3()M'MiNfiV Box ... SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL 'We ore dedicated to your confidence" Christopher M. Smith Funeral Director 527-1142 47 High St. Seaforth Janet's Country Donut Cafe 527-2551 McGavin Farm Supply Ltd. Farm Equipment Ltd. KW HOUND 527-0245 WALTON 887-6365 We're open Mon - Thur. 11 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat 11-11 Closed Sunday Tom? FARM EQUIPMENT 527-0120 1 Mile North of Seaforth Desjardins Credit Union 527-0210 49 Main St. Seaforth KELLY AUTO Sales and Servlce 5271122 L. McGrath PLUMBING & HEATING INC. SEAFORTH 522-0493 0.392EM SEAFORTH AUTOMOTIVE 527-0880 68 Main St. SEAFORTH 345-2432 or 1-800-300-9144 DUBLIN p Eric Janes, Dipl. P.C.T. Seaforth(519) 522-2048 Outside London 1-866-317-0475 Pager # 1-519-870-1882 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St. South, Seaforth Office 527-0400 SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. IL Your Insurance Broker 527-1610 Unde"`and' WhitneyRibey FUNERAL HOME 87 Goderich St, Seaforth 527-1390