About Us

What is Crime Stoppers?

  • In Canada, Crime Stoppers is a network of civilian, non-profit organizations that brings together law enforcement, the media and the community in the fight against crime.
  • Crime Stoppers provides citizens with a vehicle to anonymously supply the police with information about a crime or potential crime they are aware of.
  • Cash Rewards are offered to people who contact the program to report any type of criminal activity and their information assists law enforcement in their investigation.

Disclaimer: By providing information that Crime Stoppers will share with law enforcement agencies, you are providing an important and valuable public service.  We understand that disclosure of your identity might put you at risk. We do everything we can to protect your anonymity. However, that anonymity may be open to challenge in the following situations:

  • A call to Crime Stoppers made with the intention of “furthering criminal activity or interfering with the administration of justice”.  A party who is guilty of a crime cannot use Crime Stoppers to try to divert the blame onto someone else.  Crime Stoppers cannot be used to try to “frame” an innocent person.
  • There is evidence that disclosure of some or all of a tip is necessary to establish someone’s innocence.
  • A tipster having received the benefit of full legal advice may, for his or her own reasons, elect to waive the privilege.

For a fuller explanation of these principles, help us to help you by reading and understanding the “Tipster Information” on the Canadian Crime Stoppers website.

Where are we located?

Our area is centered in Nanaimo but supports the following communities:

Nanaimo North:

  • Ahousaht
  • Tofino
  • Ucluelet
  • Port Alberni
  • Qualicum Beach
  • Parksville
  • Nanaimo

South Nanaimo:

  • Ladysmith
  • North Cowichan
  • Duncan
  • Lake Cowichan
  • Shawnigan Lake
  • Gabriola Island

 

How do we support the community?

We support the communities through educating the public by attending local events, parades, and open houses at police or municipal offices. We provide materials and brochures with ideas of how to deal with issues you may think are criminal in nature. Copies of our current brochure are provided in most police detachments and offices.

We have also performed the following tasks:

  • Assisted with Downtown Business Association security
  • Provided money for enhanced community policing volunteers radios
  • Purchased Trauma Bears for all police detachments in our area
  • Awarded Prizes for VIU students in developing posters depicting crime
  • Supplied scholarship monies for SD 68 and VIU
  • Supported Victim Services at local detachments

Check our community events page for examples of our activities.

 

How to become a Board Member?

  • The Board of Directors is made up of community members, media, and police.
  • Meetings are once a month except summer and outside work hours. We discuss current initiatives, community concerns, upcoming volunteer events, and to approve any tips.
  • If interested, you must contact a current Board member and be recommended.
  • A Criminal Record Check must be approved along with other disclosure forms.
  • There is no specific term length. You commit to assist in any outside attendance tasks.
  • The Board of 9 members has a President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President, and Vice-Presidents.
  • Questions? Contact president@cvicrimestoppers.com

 

How do you donate?

  • We accept donations at any time either through the address below or by attendance at our local functions. See expanded details page “DONATE” on main page.
  • They can be made either one time or monthly or by donating securities or in memory/honour.
  • Many Crime Stoppers programs are also registered charities. The Crime Stoppers program is a non-profit organization and is responsible for raising funds and the disbursement of rewards.
  • Cheques for the Society may be mailed to PO Box 4613, Nanaimo BC V9T 6M8. Receipts can be mailed to you.

 

What other resources protect our community?

  • Fraud Protection
  • Block Watch
  • Crime Watch
  • Bike Theft prevention
  • Gang Prevention
  • Addiction
  • Human Trafficking
  • BC Hydro Energy Theft
  • Fortis BC natural Gas and Electricity Theft

 

Disclaimer

Do not send any sexually explicit images or videos because they will be forwarded directly to law enforcement and the sender’s anonymity cannot be assured. These will not be treated as a Crime Stoppers tip and will not be eligible for a reward.