January declared ‘Crime Stoppers Month’ in P.A.
As a new year begins, the public is being reminded they can help reduce crime within Prince Albert. The city has declared the month of January “Crime Stoppers Month.”
“The program has been in Prince Albert since 1986 and in that time has received close to 10,000 tips from the public on crime within our community,” Prince Albert Police Sergeant Travis Willie said. “We’d like to thank the mayor and council for recognizing the program with the declaration.”
Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit community-based charity which brings together the efforts of local police, the media, and the community. The public is encouraged to submit anonymous tips on crimes. If it leads to a successful arrest, recovery of stolen property or seizure of illegal drugs, Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.
“We use software to help us calculate the amount of the rewards,” Sgt. Willie explained. “The more risk involved with the crime, the higher the reward.”