HHS Student Crime Stoppers

Do the right thing!

Background

• Student Crime Stoppers is a program that encourages students in High School or College who have information about criminal activity, to call, text, or submit a tip online, to N.B. Crime Stoppers.

Objective• N.B. Crime Stoppers wants your help in

maintaining the safe environment which exists within all high schools and colleges throughout New Brunswick.

Do the right thing! If you have information about a crime

committed in your school, consider helping the victim, don't let a bully get away with

victimizing your school, or your community.

Rationale

• By calling Crime Stoppers on such crimes as theft, vandalism, drugs, weapons, or assault, you can take an active role in keeping your school safe.

• Remember: Your information will be taken very seriously and in strict confidence. Your anonymity is guaranteed. You never have to give your name, or testify in court. If your tip leads to an arrest, you become eligible for a cash award, if desired. Please be assured, N.B. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, or record any calls.

Crimes that can be solved or prevented

with your information are: •Sexual/Physical assault •Location of stolen property •Dating violence/Stalking •Misuse of fire alarms •School or building threat •Poaching/Wildlife offences •Drug possessing/trafficking•Careless use of firearms•Possessing liquor •Contraband tobacco

•Possessing a weapon•Gang activity•Threats/Bullying •Bomb threat •Fighting or planned fighting •Vandalism/Graffiti •Suicide threat •Arson •Child Abuse •Damaging or theft of property

How to Submit a Tip

• TYPE: Submit a tip via our secure online form at www.crimenb.ca

• TALK: Call us toll-free at our confidential and anonymous tipline at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

• TAP: Download our free TipSubmit Mobile App on the Android Market™ or iPhone™

• TEXT: from your cellphone 'TIP212’ plus your information to CRIMES (274637)

Informational Video Link

“Student Crime Stoppers: Make the Call”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playerembedded&v=3rt4l9pE7aA

Reference

• N.B Crime Stoppers (2012), Student Crime Stoppers – Do the Right Thing, Online: http://www.crimenb.ca/en/scholastic-program