Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers

The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit charitable organization, registered with the Canada Revenue Agency under registration number 890147796RR0001. It operates as an umbrella organization providing advisory direction and assistance to local Crime Stoppers programs throughout Ontario. These programs rely on community volunteers and donations to function effectively[2][3].

Mission and Structure

The association is managed by a Board of Directors, comprising volunteers from across Ontario who represent local Crime Stoppers programs, police services, and other crime prevention partners. The Board meets regularly to discuss initiatives, community outreach activities, and issues affecting local programs[5].

Goals and Objectives

The Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers aims to:

• Advise and Assist: Provide guidance and support to both new and existing Crime Stoppers programs.
• Maintain Training Standards: Ensure that all Crime Stoppers programs adhere to high training standards.
• Information Distribution: Disseminate information about Crime Stoppers programs to local, national, and international audiences.
• Promote Excellence: Recognize and reward excellent performance through an annual awards program[5].

National and International Collaborations

The organization is actively involved with other Crime Stoppers programs at the national and international levels. It represents Ontario within the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association and Crime Stoppers International[5].

Community Impact

Local Crime Stoppers programs, supported by the Ontario Association, act as intermediaries between tipsters and law enforcement agencies. They offer anonymous reporting mechanisms and cash rewards for tips that lead to solving crimes. Rewards are determined by the usefulness of the tip and the seriousness of the crime involved[1].