Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crime Stoppers?
Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that takes calls from people who
want to report a crime and wish to remain totally anonymous.
Crime Stoppers is one way that citizens can assist police by calling information
into their local Crime Stoppers office and never having to identify themselves
or testify in court.
What type of calls does Crime Stoppers take?
Crime Stoppers takes calls about crimes that have already been committed or
are about to occur. Crime Stoppers also takes information regarding the whereabouts
of wanted persons, stolen property, narcotics, or any other important criminal
activity.
What if the caller states he/she is a victim?
If the caller is a victim, he/she must report the crime to the police or a “Victim
Services” program.
A victim cannot report a crime to Crime Stoppers because he/she would be identified
by the information and therefore lose his/her anonymity.
What do you do with
the information
a caller gives?
Crime Stoppers will forward the information to the appropriate police authorities.
The police and Crime Stoppers will work hand-in-hand with the information,
and the police will inform Crime Stoppers on how the case is progressing. Therefore,
it is important for the caller to call back for an update on the case.
How
much of a cash reward will the caller receive?
If the information leads to an arrest or a closed case, the caller may be
eligible for a cash reward. The reward is based on: the type of crime, the
accuracy of the information, the value of the seized drugs/property, and the
number of charges laid. The Board of Directors will determine the reward amount.
The reward will be between $50 and $2,000.
How does the caller obtain the reward
and still remain anonymous?
As of December 2005, Crime Stoppers of Wellington County has an arrangement with area bank branches.
If the caller is calling for an update?
If a caller is calling to receive an update on the case, he/she must call
during regular business hours.
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