Contact:  http://www.crimestopper.net/

The Crime Stoppers Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (CSAENA) was founded in March, 1983. CSAENA is a community, non-profit organization who relies on the financial support of the community to deliver its programs and services. The Association is governed by a volunteer board, administered by staff and service volunteers, and works in cooperation with the media, Edmonton Police Services and the RCMP.

The Board pays out awards to individuals who provide tips to the Crime Stoppers' tip lines. Since its inception, $1,189,739.00 (August 2005) in awards has been approved by the Board. Anonymity of the tipster is the foundation of the program. To ensure the anonymity of the tipster, the caller is given a code number. Once the "TIPS" information is evaluated, a police investigator is given the information to act upon. If the information is of value and results in an arrest, the details of the crime and arrest are brought to the Awards Committee of the Board for an award decision.

The tipster calls back on the TIPS line, identifies him or herself by the code number and is advised to pick up his or her award. All awards are dispensed by a civilian company and no attempt is made to identify the tipster.

Would you like to learn more how the Crime Stopper program operates? Contact our administrative office at 780-421-1122 to book us as a guest speaker for any of your events or professional development in-services.