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The history of the program is rich, and how it became a successful program was the result of a tragedy.

Good old fashioned police work and forensics are a tried and true means of solving a crime. However, sometimes those tactics aren’t enough to do so. Law enforcement often needs help from the community to identify suspects and get to the heart of what really happened. Crime Stoppers is a way for people to provide tips without interacting with law enforcement. And if the tip is

Restructured chapter to receive tips from across the central Vancouver Island region

Nanaimo chapter restructured to receive tips from across the central Island

The first publicly recorded use of the term “Crime Stoppers” came about in 1947 when it appeared in a Dick Tracy comic strip in syndicated newspapers around…

The first publicly recorded use of the term “Crime Stoppers” came about in 1947 when it appeared in a Dick Tracy comic strip in syndicated newspapers around…

Crime Stoppers enlists public help to solve cases, bring closure

After decades in operation, Crime Stoppers’ role in shaping policy and public perception on criminal justice has received little scrutiny.