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Crime Stoppers of Niagara

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Record #: NIA0824 Last Modified: 13 Jan 2021 Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2021
Contact Details
Office Phone 905-938-5463
Toll Free Phone Tip Line 1-800-222-8477
Website www.crimestoppersniagara.ca
Primary Contact Sara Stevens, Administrative Coordinator; Phone: 905-938-5463 * 905-324-8522; Email: sara@niagaratips.com
Site Details
Areas Served Niagara Region
Located In Community St Catharines
Address & Map
198 Cushman Rd, Unit 2
St Catharines, ON L2M 6T3
 
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Intersection Cushman Rd and Welland Ave
Service and Access Details
Description (Service) A program run by volunteers and that is NOT a part of the police. To be successful in solving and preventing crime the program depends on cooperation of residents, the media and police. Information supplied to police through this community involvement assists in both solving and preventing crime. Statistics verifying the success of the program can be accessed through the web site. 
 
While the fastest and most effective way to report a crime is by calling police directly, Crime Stoppers offers a method of reporting that guarantees anonymity. 
 
Callers to Crime Stoppers can neither be asked nor subpoenaed to appear in court when they supply information to Crime Stoppers. 
 
Cash rewards of up to $2000 are offered to persons who call the program with information that leads to an arrest. 
 
Information can be supplied to Crime Stoppers of Niagara through encrypted web tips or phone tips. 
 
Crime Stoppers of Niagara’s Elder Abuse Program: Providing education to the community and cross sector service industry regarding elder abuse, as well as frauds and scams. Providing a connection to community partners that assist with concerns of elder abuse.
Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Eligibility No restrictions. All Niagara residents are welcome to apply for membership on the board of Crime Stoppers of Niagara.
Application No application required
Languages English
Fees None
Physical Access Not Applicable
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1985
Service Categories Elder Abuse Prevention ; General Crime Reporting ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Elder Abuse Issues