P.G. Crime Stoppers Has Record Year
Prince George, B.C.- Crime Stoppers in Prince George is celebrating a record breaking year in a number of categories including the number of tips received and the number of arrests made.
In 2011, there were 757 tips passed on to Crime Stoppers, which resulted in a record number of weapons being seized and more than $7 million dollars in seized drugs and property.
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2011 |
Since Inception in 1991 |
|
| Tips Received |
757 |
9261 |
| Arrests Made |
31 |
1405 |
| Number of Awards Approved |
25 |
504 |
| Value of Awards Approved |
$5,505 |
$156,580 |
| Value of Property Recovered |
$183,719 |
$2,807,546 |
| Value of Illicit Drugs Recovered |
$6,990,535 |
$32,970,737 |
In 2011, Crime Stoppers introduced a new way to provide a tip, SMS texting. Now you can simply text “PGTIPS” and the information you wish to provide, to CRIMES (274637) from any cell phone or device with SMS capability. A number of tips were received this way over the past year, and it is expected this means of communication will see an increase. The regular Crime Stoppers line is still in use, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or provide a web tip at the newly updated website, www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca
Comments
Number of days spent in jail by thieving meth dealing scumbags = not enough!
I whole heartedly agree!
Absolutely frustrating for the police officer. Gets through the charge approval process using sections of the Criminal Code,then the other sections of the Code and case law let the goof back out. Sooner or later he or she is kept in, but it seems sometimes it takes forever.
A fitting record for the crime capital of Canada.
$220 per arrest? That is a great return on investment! Serious consideration should be given in doubling or trebling the reward money. Give the people in the ‘hood an honest way to make a buck, and clear out some of the scumbags at the same time.
Actually only $177.50/arrest. An even better deal.
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