WHEREAS the administration of Crime Stoppers Programs has historically been funded by local governments; AND WHEREAS Crime Stoppers Programs have proven to contribute significantly to the success of police investigations, benefit all residents of British Columbia and have full support of the RCMP: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM lobby the provincial government to fund the administration of the Crime Stoppers Program on a province-wide basis.
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General The Province continues to financially support Crime Stoppers Programs through an annual service agreement with the BC Crime Stoppers Advisory Board Society. As a result of this funding, the Society provides a number of services to local Crime Stoppers member programs including: an annual training conference; distribution of a quarterly newsletter; maintenance of a secure website where members can communicate; and setting standards and policies. The agreement also provides support to local Crime Stoppers member programs that may be experiencing financial and other challenges. The Province also administers funding to the Society for the provision of a twenty-four hour, seven days per week, and 365 days per year toll-free telephone service for the receipt of Crime Stoppers tips in BC.