Toronto Crime Stoppers
Toronto Crime Stoppers Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About
Founded in 1984, Toronto Crime Stoppers is a charity based in Toronto, Canada working on justice & legal aid.
Toronto Crime Stoppers is a registered charity founded in 1984 as a partnership between the Toronto Police Service, the media and the community. It lets members of the public anonymously report information about criminal activity or wanted persons, with tips forwarded to police for investigation. The charity runs a 24/7 tip line, public awareness campaigns on issues such as organized retail crime, contraband tobacco, gun violence and human trafficking, and community safety initiatives in Toronto. It is funded through private donations and events such as its annual Chief of Police Dinner and Golf Tournament, and receives no government funding.
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Community Reward Program
Justice & Legal aid · Canada
Funds community safety initiatives that Toronto Crime Stoppers' Board of Directors selects throughout the year, replacing individual cash rewards.
Bolo Program
Justice & Legal aid · Canada
Uses social media and technology to alert the public to Canada's most wanted suspects so people can report sightings and submit tips.
Keep Your Community Safe Program
Other · Canada
Anti-theft technology initiative developed with KYCS Global, with associated fundraising.
Organized Retail Crime Awareness Campaign
Other · Canada
Public awareness campaign on organized retail crime, created with Toronto Police Service, Retail Council of Canada, GardaWorld and The Community Agency.
Contraband Tobacco Campaign
Other · Canada
Public awareness campaign on how the sale of illegal cigarettes funds organized crime.
Stop Human Trafficking Campaign
Other · Canada
Public awareness initiative on human trafficking in Toronto.
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Toronto Police Service, Retail Council of Canada, GardaWorld, The Community Agency, KYCS Global, Uber, Crime Stoppers International
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