The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers is an association of 37 local Crime Stoppers programs across the province of Ontario.

Each local program is an independent not-for-profit corporation with charitable status that is community based and independent of the police or any law enforcement agency. Their board of directors is made up of volunteers who give their time and expertise to promote crime reduction and safety within their communities.

Crime Stoppers provides a venue for concerned citizens to anonymously provide information to law enforcement agencies through Crime Stoppers’ 1-800-222-TIPS line or through a web-based application. The caller’s name and address are not displayed to the call takers nor are callers asked to identify themselves.

The anonymity of tipsters is guaranteed by Supreme Court of Canada rulings that ensures both the tipster’s identity and the information contained within the tip cannot be released or subpoenaed to court. If the tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of drugs or stolen property, the tipster may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.00.

Each local board relies on sponsorship, donations and fundraising to garner the funds to pay rewards and operate the program. We are continuously looking for both financial support and volunteers eager to make a different in their communities.

The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers is grateful for the support we receive through partnerships such as with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario. These partnerships allow us to continue to the important work we do toward the safety of our communities.

Allan T. Burns,

President,

Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers