South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers

Welcome

Everyone has the right to feel safe from crime wherever the live.

Crime threatens the well-being of our children, our families, and it tears apart our communities. Citizens can disrupt crime by sharing knowledge about criminal actives.

If you have knowledge of a crime, call your local police. Or remain anonymous by calling Crimes Stoppers 1 (800) 222-8477.

By reporting crime, you are one of tens of thousands of people in B.C. who has helped to identify drug labs and dealers, catch wanted fugitives, solve arsons, thefts and robberies, and apprehend criminals wanted for violent assaults and murders. One missing piece of the puzzle can make a difference. Aside from the right thing to do, you may also be eligible for a reward for your tip information.

When to leave a tip:

If you need immediate police assistance call 911. if you have information about criminal activity, and are not concerned about revealing your identity, call your local police non-emergency line. if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers 1 (800) 222-8477.

Sponsor

Rena Boyda from PDSCL hands Steve Berney, President of the South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers their share of proceeds from the "Shred It Not Regret It" fundraising campaign held June 5-9th at the Penticton & District Society for Community Living on Industrial Ave, Penticton.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Rena and all those who helped at the PDSCL for partnering with Crime Stoppers for our 1st Annual Shred It Not Regret It fundraiser. We raised $2500 in 5 days!!!

Another big shout out to all those who dropped off boxes and helped two incredible community organizations raise much needed funds. You stepped up to the plate and made a difference in your community. Thank you!!!

Don't forget to keep checking our website for more details of upcoming fundraising activities we've got planned for 2023.

Should you wish to learn more about our organizations please visit our websites:

www.pdscl.org or www.sostips.ca

THE CRIME STOPPERS PROMISE OF ANONYMITY:
WHAT TIPSTERS NEED TO KNOW

By providing information that Crime Stoppers will share with law enforcement agencies, you are providing an important and valuable public service. We understand that disclosure of your identity might put you at risk. We do everything we can to protect your anonymity. However, that anonymity may be open to challenge in the following situations:

• A call to Crime Stoppers made with the intention of “furthering criminal activity or interfering with the administration of justice”. A party who is guilty of a crime cannot use Crime Stoppers to try to divert the blame onto someone else. Crime Stoppers cannot be used to try to “frame” an innocent person.

• There is evidence that disclosure of some or all of a tip is necessary to establish someone’s innocence. Callers can remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to an arrest or criminal conviction.

• A tipster having received the benefit of full legal advice may, for his or her own reasons, elect to waive the privilege.

For a fuller explanation of these principles, help us to help you by reading and understanding the “Tipster Information” on the Canadian Crime Stoppers website.

any CRIME, any WHERE, any TIME

1-800-222-TIPS (8477)