1. VOLUME 19 | ISSUE 3 WINTER 2013
BC Crime Stoppers Training Conference in Vancouver May 2–4 2013
Nominations Open for the 2012 BC Crime Stoppers Awards
Updates from Crime Stoppers Around the Province
Terrace
South Okanagan
Upper Fraser Valley
Cowichan
Canada Crime Stoppers Weighs in on Apps
2. Register now for the
2013 British Columbia Crime Stoppers
Annual Provincial Training Conference
May 2–4 in Vancouver, B.C.
Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers is honoured to host the 2013 British Columbia Crime Stoppers Annual
Training Conference at the Empire Landmark Hotel from May 2nd to the 4th.
The theme of our conference is “Crime and Its Ripple Effect.” Whether in a large metropolis or a small
neighbourhood, crime can impact our communities, our lives and our safety.
Our training conference will provide an opportunity for delegates to not only network and exchange
information, but also get involved in discussions with relevant speakers on current crime issues.
Law Enforcement and Crime Stoppers personnel from throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the
Northwest of the United States will be participating.
Check out our website for details on registration, hotels, speakers, guests, and more.
All registration can be done online at: crimestoppersvancouverconference2013.com
We encourage you to register early and truly look forward to seeing you at the Conference.
Sincerely,
Shirley Stocker,
Co-Chair,
British Columbia Crime Stoppers
2013 Provincial Conference
Email: s-stocker@telus.net
www.crimestoppersvancouverconference2013.com
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3. BC Crime Stoppers Awards 2012
Crime Stoppers Programs submitting entries PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2012 — Recipient to be
occurring between January and December 2012 nominated by a member program. The nominee
are eligible and must be in good standing with BC will be awarded in recognition of outstanding
Crime Stoppers Advisory Board. performance and commitment to Crime Stoppers.
An individual or organization within British
Applications must be postmarked on or before Columbia that personifies a spirit of community
March 15, 2013. Award winners will be announced cooperation and demonstrates qualities of
at the BC Crime Stoppers Training Conference in leadership.
Vancouver, B.C. May 02–04, 2013.
MEDIA PARTNER AWARDS 2012 — In recognition
Crime Stoppers Program of the Year — for continued support of, or outstanding service
Productivity Award 2012 Programs submitting stats to, a member Crime Stoppers Program through
are automatically considered. advertisement or publication. A 100-word synopsis
Student of the year 2012 — Entries are of how the Media Partner has benefited the Crime
encouraged from students who are currently Stoppers Program must be included Must have
working with programs in their schools. A letter been developed and implemented during 2012.
from the chair of the Program, law enforcement For all awards only one entry is permitted for each
and school representatives. Must include evidence category or sub category. All awards must be
of hands on practical approach, leadership, properly labelled on a DVD.
organizational ability, and motivation of other PRINT AWARD 2012 — Categories: Crime of the
students. Entries should be submitted on a properly Week, Public Service Announcement, Special
labelled DVD. Report/Feature articles to be scanned and saved to
CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR 2012 — Entries are DVD.
encouraged for civilians who are currently serving TV AWARD 2012 — Categories: Crime of the Week,
on the board of directors of a Crime Stoppers Public Service Announcement, Special Reports/
Program. In recognition of selfless devotion, Reenactments.
persistent service and significant contributions to
a member Crime Stoppers program. The nominee RADIO AWARD 2012 — Categories: Crime of
must have been an active member of the Board the Week, Public Service Announcement, Special
of Directors during 2012. Nominee may not have Reports/Features.
been a recipient of this award in the past five years.
A brief bio or resume for the nominee and a photo WEBSITE AWARD 2012 — In recognition for the
should be submitted. development of an outstanding website promoting
Crime Stoppers. Must have been developed and
COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR 2012 — Entries implemented in 2012. Submissions must include a
are encouraged for both law enforcement link to the Web page.
and civilian coordinators. Nominee must have
displayed outstanding commitments to the Crime
Stoppers Program and the ability to work with Telephone 604-356-9449
law enforcement, media and civilian participants Email: bccrimestop@shaw.ca
in Crime Stoppers. They must demonstrate the
qualities necessary in leadership such as dedication,
initiative, responsibility, reliability, persistence
If you have questions or concerns, please contact
and integrity. The nominee may not have been a
Tim Kelley or Shirley Stocker
recipient of this award in the last five years and must
Email: s-stocker@telus.net
not be a voting member of a Board. A brief bio or
resume for the nominee and a photo should be
submitted.
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4. Nomination Form for All Categories
One nomination form per entry:
PROGRAM
CATEGORY
NOMINEE
CRIME STOPPERS SERVICE AREA population
0 to 20,000 20,001 to 100,000 100,001 plus
Nomination to be signed by Board Chair/Vice Chair
Name (print)
Signature
Contact person
Email & Phone
Date
The judging panel reserves the right to place your entry in another category if they feel it is incorrectly
submitted. However, entries submitted into an incorrect population category will be disqualified.
REMINDER: Please include all letters of support and properly labelled DVDs. All entries to be post marked on
or before March 15, 2013.
Mail to
Tim Kelley, BC Crime Stoppers Advisory Board
BC Crime Stoppers Awards
1-2281 Argue Street
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C6R4
5. Crime Stoppers Terrace Crime Stoppers South Okanagan
Anthony Pires, winner of the commercial contest, awarded his Penticton Golf & Country Club.
iPad by Shelly Ullery.
The Terrace Crime Stoppers Program was impressed South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers
by the amount of quality entries in a recent hosted their 12th Annual Golf Tournament on June
contest directed at local youth. Kids in grades 7 – 9 2, 2012, at the Penticton Golf & Country Club. We
submitted posters while grades 10 –12 needed to were again fortunate to have blue skies and lots of
create a commercial advertisement. The winning sunshine. There was an increase in attendance this
entries received an iPad just in time for Christmas. A year, as we hosted over 120 golfers. All participants
big thanks to CompuSmart for donating the iPads at enjoyed a day of good golf, good food and lots of
fun! We can’t wait to have everyone back for this
cost. What a way to cap off 2012!
year’s event coming up on June 1st. Golfers of all
skill levels are welcome in this fun tournament.
Come out and enjoy the camaraderie and sample
our hospitality!
Hannah Jay, winner of the poster contest, awarded her iPad by
Shelly Ullery.
Tim Kelley: Executive Editor
Nick our “I.T.” guy is grooming his daughter for future Board
James Down: Design & Layout participation.
Vanessa Davies: Correspondent & Design South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers
again entered the Santa Claus parade in downtown
Esrah Boulton: Design & Layout Penticton on December 1st, 2012. Thousands
Dan Darling: Editor & Layout lined the streets on a cold night hoping to catch a
glimpse of Santa and his helpers.
Liza Dawson-Whisker: Layout
Rick Caswell: Production Advisor Cover Photo Credits: Junichi Ishito, Marius Strom,
Christophe (GatheringZero), Kathryn Lymburner
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6. Crime Stoppers Upper Fraser Crime Stoppers Cowichan
A new member was elected at our first board It was a hugely successful 2012 for the Cowichan
meeting of 2013. Doug Nordick will be sure to Crime Stoppers. We raised over $6,000 in our first
complement our existing board with his knowledge Jail-A-Thon by arresting 12 of Duncan’s not-so-
and enthusiasm. upstanding citizens. All those in attendance had
a great time. A special thanks to the Mayor, the
The board had to rethink the strategy of Crime Cowichan Tribes, the R.C.M.P. and all the local
Stoppers. What is the purpose of the organization businesses and organizations involved.
and what is it that we can accomplish? The goal of
Crime Stoppers is to bring in tips to help the RCMP
investigate cases.
In order to do that, Crime Stoppers has to make
the public aware of the purpose. We have to work
within the confines of our budget to put up signs
and deliver brochures to businesses. We need to
put together a professional package to present to
businesses and service clubs to assist in funding. W
Our Board of Directors believes in the program and
has the expertise to get things done. Without the
willingness of the board, Upper Fraser Valley Crime Crime Stoppers volunteers Sharyn Higginson, Jerry Tothill, Derek
Stoppers could not function. A heartfelt thank you Crawford, Horst Nowrath , Gary Carleton and Laird Carruthers at
goes out to everyone involved. the Crime Stoppers Jail-A-Thon during Duncan Daze, July 2012.
The ball is rolling. Our first reenactment will begin
shortly, courtesy of Shaw. Brochures and flyers are
on the way for the Board to deliver. Our TIPS process
is being overhauled and should be enhanced
shortly. Even in the face of adversity we are
continually learning and improving.
How Long Should We Hold
Money for a Tip Payout?
Can you advise as to the length of time we are required
Jail-A-Thon participants enjoying their free ride home courtesy of
to hold back funds for those claims made in respect the Cowichan Valley Vintage Car Club.
of tips to be paid out. We currently have approved tip
payouts that have not been collected and they remain
as a liability in our records. How long do they stay
there? I don’t see anything in our charter for this.
I think most boards carry unpaid rewards on their
books for 2 years. If not collected in that time, the
unpaid tip is taken back into revenue. Of course, if
the tipster surfaces after that time, he/she should
still receive the reward, but it would have to be
approved by the Board all over again.
Bob Gill, BC Crime Stoppers legal advisor Judge Joe “Hang ‘em High” Simpson presides.
Clay & Company
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