CRIMESTOPPERS.NS.CA 1 CRIME STOPPERS HELPS TO SOLVE A CRIME EVERY 14 MINUTES SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD. In July 1976, Greg MacAleese, a Canadian-born police officer in Albuquerque, New Mexico was investigating a robbery/murder that took place on a Friday night at a local Phillips 66 gas station in a well-traveled part of town. The victim, Michael Carmen, was only two weeks from marrying his high school sweetheart, and was filling in for a friend who needed that shift off that night. Michael had cooperated with the robbers and turned over the $36 in the till, but they shot him anyway. Michael died four hours later. MacAleese was frustrated that no one would come forward with information on this crime. He determined that there were two reasons for the public’s lack of confidence in their police department: (1) Citizens were apathetic. In other words, “why bother,” or “what’s in it for me?” (2) Fear of criminal retaliation. Many citizens in Albuquerque believed that if they came forward with information, they might be the next victim. Determined that this case could be solved, MacAleese approached his Chief of Police, local businesses and the media with the idea that to overcome apathy by having local businesses offer a cash award as an incentive for anyone with information to call police. To overcome fear of criminal retaliation, they would offer callers complete anonymity. A local television station agreed to re-enact this crime in September. The re-enactment aired at approximately 10:45p.m. during their newscast, and by 8:00a.m. the next morning, the crime was solved. Impressed with the results, MacAleese sought the support of the Chief of Police to continue this type of approach to solving crimes. The chief agreed that if Crime Stoppers could solve 30 serious crimes by the end of the year he would consider making it permanent and part of Albuquerque Police Department’s fight against crime. In fact, in the next four months, Crime Stoppers solved 300 crimes! Crime Stoppers took off ! And the program grew so much that by October 1980, Crime Stoppers USA had 59 programs. Then in August 1983, Crime Stoppers International was formed to reflect the worldwide interest in this unique program. Today, there are more than 1,700 programs worldwide and that all operate in exactly the same way - with We offer cash awards and complete anonymity. THE PARTNERS - THE VOLUNTEERS Crime Stoppers is a partnership between the community, the police and media. Each partner has a distinct and important role in the success of our program. Crime Stoppers is administered and overseen by volunteers from communities around Nova Scotia. Without doubt, each volunteer brings a strong belief in safe homes and safe communities to this successful investigative tool for our police agencies. You will see our volunteers at community events promoting the many successes attributed to Crime Stoppers. They are charged with the fundraising for cash awards. They also determine the cash awards and even pay those awards. THE PARTNERS - THE POLICE The police receive the tips and pass them on to the appropriate investigating agency. The police provide information on crimes so we can research and write the Crime of the Week features that you read about in your local newspapers, hear on a radio station or view on television. The information from tipsters is assessed and passed on to the appropriate investigating agency. They promote Crime Stoppers through public speaking and public service announcements. THE PARTNERS - THE MEDIA The media’s role is to keep Crime Stoppers in the public domain. Whether it’s the Crime of the Week, a public service announcement or promoting the many successes of Crime Stoppers, their role is vital to the overall success of the program. The media reassure the public that this program works. The Crime Stoppers program is very fortunate to have our Crime of the Week feature and Public Service Announcements donated by the media. A successful Crime Stoppers Program could not function as well without this kind of support. 1976 – 2020 Like any other successful idea, Crime Stoppers has seen a steady growth since its inception. Crime Stoppers Albuquerque grew to Crime Stoppers New Mexico to Crime Stoppers USA and in 1981, became Crime Stoppers International (CSI) when the first program outside the United States started in Calgary, Alberta. Crime Stoppers was introduced to the citizens of Nova Scotia in 1987. Today, there are over 1,800 programs worldwide. All programs operate with the complete guarantee of anonymity and cash awards. CSI has been recognized by Interpol as an effective crime-fighting organization. CSI has also been recognized by the United Nations. Since its genesis in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1976, information anonymously shared with Crime Stoppers has led to the arrest of more than 1 million criminals; the seizure of over US$9 billion worth of illicit drugs; and the disruption of many organised criminal networks. THE TUPSZ OF DSJNF!TUPQQFST!
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