3 www.peicrimestoppers.com Congratulations once again to PEI Crime Stoppers for continuing their good work for 2021, in producing their Annual Awareness Guide. Since the program began on PEI in 1989, well over 950 arrests have been recorded along with over 600 charges laid as a result of over 10,500 tips received, and 3.25 million dollars in cash, stolen property and drugs seized along with over 1300 cases cleared. This program is yet once again one of the greatest crime-fighting resources law enforcement has at its disposal, and it must remain as an integral component in assisting in solving crime. Crime Stoppers helps to reduce crime and the fear of crime in homes, schools, businesses, and communities. Crime Stoppers assists law enforcement in generating leads on cold cases, new investigations, details on current high-profile cases, and locations of individuals with outstanding warrants. The tip information provided to law enforcement officers and investigators help solve cases that would not have been solved otherwise, such as hit & runs, robberies, B & E’s, narcotic offences, arsons, and many other crimes. Crime Stoppers is a civilian, non-for-profit, charitable organization that brings together three entities in a relationship, the police services of a community, the media and the community in the fight against crime. Crime Stoppers recognizes that often the men and women of law enforcement go above and beyond to make PEI a better and safer province to work and raise a family. The success of Crime Stoppers is based on the partnership between law enforcement, the media and the citizens of Prince Edward Island. There is no doubt that all law enforcement officers work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities, often contributing to the communities they serve in ways that shows their true commitment to serving the public. Crime Stoppers provides citizens with a vehicle to anonymously supply the police with information about a crime, or potential crime of which they have knowledge. Crime Stoppers as an independent charity, are not part of the police and simply act as a route for members of the public to speak out about issues that affect their communities. A reward of up to $2,000 is offered up to anyone providing information which leads to an arrest for a crime. Rewards may also be made for information leading to the recovery of stolen property, the seizure of illegal drugs or an arrest on an outstanding warrant. A volunteer board of Directors actively administers and is responsible for the program. Like mentioned, Crime Stoppers is a non-profit charitable organization and is responsible for raising funds and the disbursements of rewards. The Board of Directors work in close cooperation with police agencies and all areas of the media and contributions from individuals, corporations, professional associations, retailers, civic and social groups keep the Crime Stoppers program functional. Police services across the Island strongly support Crime Stoppers as do government agencies with enforcement responsibilities. The coordinator is responsible for the tips line, media releases, liaising with the Board of Directors and maintaining a rapport with enforcement agencies. The community component (the Board) is responsible for program policy, fund-raising, promotions, development of short and long- term planning along with keeping financial records. It is imperative that all police agencies partner with Crime Stoppers and the media so the program can help officers solve crimes as the media is a very important component of Crime Stoppers. An unsolved crime can be re-enacted and shown on television, social media, or may be publicized in a newspaper or aired on radio so the media brings the program to the attention of the public. Finally, citizens must play an active role in community safety by coming forward anonymously with information in relation to crimes. Summerside Police Services have an ongoing commitment to continue to support Crime Stoppers and its programs, and we will continue to do so in the future. Thank you and congratulations once again to the Board of Directors on another successful year. We certainly look forward to hearing about your continued success in helping to keep communities safe across our great province. J. David Poirier, Chief, Summerside Police Services 1-800-222-TIPS On behalf of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, I would like to thank Mr Rodd and Board of Directors of Prince Edward Island Crime Stoppers for the invitation to join Crime Stoppers and have a Conservation Police Officer from Justice and Public Safety represent our agency at committee meetings. 2020 has been a challenging year for law enforcement across the province; this is also true for Conservation Police Officers in Justice and Public Safety. In March of 2020, JPS Officers were tasked with enforcement responsibilities of Public Health Orders from the Chief Public Health Officer. Islanders really stepped up to keep each other safe but also report individuals and companies not following Public Health Orders. A number of tips from the public led to charges under the PHA for noncompliance. This important work did take JPS Officers away from our usual law enforcement responsibilities but JPS made response to public complaints a priority. When the pandemic ends, JPS Officers look forward to policing our Island, keeping Islanders safe and protecting our environment. JPS continues to receive tremendous support from our policing partners across the province, this support is critical to our success and safety of Islanders. I look forward to continuing our partnership with P.E.I. Crime Stoppers and the valuable service it provides to law enforcement and safe communities. Wade MacKinnon Chief Officer Department of Justice and Public Safety
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