CRIME STOPPERS FACTS

1) Is Crime Stoppers a Police based program? a) Yes, it is operated by the local police department. b) No, it is a community program including the police as partners.  2) The first Crime Stoppers program began in... a) New York, New York in 1943. b) Vancouver, British Columbia in 1945. c) Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1976. d) Las Vegas, Nevada in 1965.  3) The first Canadian Crime Stoppers formed in which city? a) Hamilton, Ontario b) Calgary, Alberta c) Montreal, Quebec d) Halifax, Nova Scotia  4) The first Canadian Crime Stoppers formed in what year? a) 1984 b) 1976 c) 1982 d) 1979  5) When was Nanaimo Crime Stoppers formed? a) 1990 b) 1991 c) 1992 d) 1993  6) Has Crime Stoppers gone international? a) Yes, there are over one thousand programs worldwide. b) No, only the USA and Canada have Crime Stoppers programs.  7) What is the main function of a Crime Stoppers program? a) Women's safety programs. b) Home security enhancement. c) Stop marijuana grow shows. d) Help police solve crimes.  8) Does Crime Stoppers have to raise funds? a) No, Crime Stoppers is funded by government. b) Yes, Crime Stoppers is not funded by government.  9) How are funds raised? a) Sell the proceeds of crime. b) A lot of hard work ingenuity and time. c) Money grows on trees. d) I don't know.  10) Who are the three main partners in a Crime Stoppers program? a) Tim Horton's, the police, and the downtown association. b) The police, the media, and the local curling club. c) The community, the media, and the police.  11) Is there a charge for calling Crime Stoppers? a) Yes, it will cost a bazillion dollars on my next phone bill. b) No, it's free and I'll feel better when I call and turn in the gangsters.  12) How do I call Crime Stoppers? a) Call 1-800-ING-DIRECT b) Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)  13) Will my call be traced? a) No, your call is anonymous, we want your information, not your name. b) Yes, and we'll broadcast your call on the local radio station.  14) Do I have to go to court? a) Yes, that way we'll find out who you are. b) No, since you are anonymous, the police have no way to identify you.  15) What happens if I give my information, and later the police want to speak to me? a) They may, however, you'd become a police informant and leave the anonymity of Crime Stoppers. b) They can't do that.  16) Are there cash rewards? a) No, we expect you to do the right thing for free. b) Yes, if your information leads to an arrest.  17) How much cash will I receive? a) Nothing but a big bouquet in the local newspaper. b) Up to $2000 ( CDN ) depending on the information, crime, and risk.  18) Is Nanaimo Crime Stoppers successful? a) No, it's a complete flop. b) Yes, one of the best in BC, over 6.5 million in drugs and property recovered since March 1990.  19) Can I be a member of Crime Stoppers and have a criminal record? a) No. b) Yes, of course.