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
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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BC Crime Stoppers Awards 2012 Crime Stoppers Programs submitting entries occurring between January and December 2012 are eligible and must be in good standing with BC Crime Stoppers Advisory Board. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 15, 2013. Award winners will be announced at the BC Crime Stoppers Training Conference in Vancouver, B.C. May 02–04, 2013. Crime Stoppers Program of the Year — Productivity Award 2012 Programs submitting stats are automatically considered. Student of the year 2012 — Entries are encouraged from students who are currently working with programs in their schools. A letter from the chair of the Program, law enforcement and school representatives. Must include evidence of hands on practical approach, leadership, organizational ability, and motivation of other students. Entries should be submitted on a properly labelled DVD. CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR 2012 — Entries are encouraged for civilians who are currently serving on the board of directors of a Crime Stoppers Program. In recognition of selfless devotion, persistent service and significant contributions to a member Crime Stoppers program. The nominee must have been an active member of the Board of Directors during 2012. Nominee may not have been a recipient of this award in the past five years. A brief bio or resume for the nominee and a photo should be submitted. COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR 2012 — Entries are encouraged for both law enforcement and civilian coordinators. Nominee must have displayed outstanding commitments to the Crime Stoppers Program and the ability to work with law enforcement, media and civilian participants in Crime Stoppers. They must demonstrate the qualities necessary in leadership such as dedication, initiative, responsibility, reliability, persistence and integrity. The nominee may not have been a recipient of this award in the last five years and must not be a voting member of a Board. A brief bio or resume for the nominee and a photo should be submitted.
PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2012 — Recipient to be nominated by a member program. The nominee will be awarded in recognition of outstanding performance and commitment to Crime Stoppers. An individual or organization within British Columbia that personifies a spirit of community cooperation and demonstrates qualities of leadership. MEDIA PARTNER AWARDS 2012 — In recognition for continued support of, or outstanding service to, a member Crime Stoppers Program through advertisement or publication. A 100-word synopsis of how the Media Partner has benefited the Crime Stoppers Program must be included Must have been developed and implemented during 2012. For all awards only one entry is permitted for each category or sub category. All awards must be properly labelled on a DVD. PRINT AWARD 2012 — Categories: Crime of the Week, Public Service Announcement, Special Report/Feature articles to be scanned and saved to DVD. TV AWARD 2012 — Categories: Crime of the Week, Public Service Announcement, Special Reports/ Reenactments. RADIO AWARD 2012 — Categories: Crime of the Week, Public Service Announcement, Special Reports/Features. WEBSITE AWARD 2012 — In recognition for the development of an outstanding website promoting Crime Stoppers. Must have been developed and implemented in 2012. Submissions must include a link to the Web page.
Telephone 604-356-9449 Email: bccrimestop@shaw.ca
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Tim Kelley or Shirley Stocker Email: s-stocker@telus.net
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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
Crime Stoppers Terrace
Crime Stoppers South Okanagan
Anthony Pires, winner of the commercial contest, awarded his iPad by Shelly Ullery.
Penticton Golf & Country Club.
The Terrace Crime Stoppers Program was impressed by the amount of quality entries in a recent contest directed at local youth. Kids in grades 7 – 9 submitted posters while grades 10 –12 needed to create a commercial advertisement. The winning entries received an iPad just in time for Christmas. A big thanks to CompuSmart for donating the iPads at cost. What a way to cap off 2012!
South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers hosted their 12th Annual Golf Tournament on June 2, 2012, at the Penticton Golf & Country Club. We were again fortunate to have blue skies and lots of sunshine. There was an increase in attendance this year, as we hosted over 120 golfers. All participants enjoyed a day of good golf, good food and lots of fun! We can’t wait to have everyone back for this 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 James Down: Design & Layout Vanessa Davies: Correspondent & Design Esrah Boulton: Design & Layout Dan Darling: Editor & Layout Liza Dawson-Whisker: Layout Rick Caswell: Production Advisor
Nick our “I.T.” guy is grooming his daughter for future Board participation.
South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers again entered the Santa Claus parade in downtown Penticton on December 1st, 2012. Thousands lined the streets on a cold night hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa and his helpers. Cover Photo Credits: Junichi Ishito, Marius Strom, Christophe (GatheringZero), Kathryn Lymburner
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Crime Stoppers Upper Fraser
Crime Stoppers Cowichan
A new member was elected at our first board meeting of 2013. Doug Nordick will be sure to complement our existing board with his knowledge and enthusiasm.
It was a hugely successful 2012 for the Cowichan Crime Stoppers. We raised over $6,000 in our first Jail-A-Thon by arresting 12 of Duncan’s not-soupstanding citizens. All those in attendance had a great time. A special thanks to the Mayor, the Cowichan Tribes, the R.C.M.P. and all the local businesses and organizations involved.
The board had to rethink the strategy of Crime Stoppers. What is the purpose of the organization 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 Stoppers could not function. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone involved.
Crime Stoppers volunteers Sharyn Higginson, Jerry Tothill, Derek Crawford, Horst Nowrath , Gary Carleton and Laird Carruthers at 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 to hold back funds for those claims made in respect 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.
Jail-A-Thon participants enjoying their free ride home courtesy of the Cowichan Valley Vintage Car Club.
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 Clay & Company
Judge Joe “Hang ‘em High” Simpson presides.
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