1. Crimestoppers Gloucestershire Ambassadors Scheme

2. Crimestoppers
Facts
Crimestoppers is an independent charity - only charity in UK helping to solve crimes and find criminals
Not part of the Police or a Government department
Not linked to Crimewatch
It takes information anonymously – NOT confidential
For people who don't want to go to Police to give information about crime – not a replacement but a safe alternative
Set up by Lord Ashcroft 28 years ago
o what is Crimestoppers?
Crimestoppers is the only formal recognised system that gives potential sources the facility to pass information to the police without having to disclose their identity. The caller will speak with experienced personnel and will be asked questions relating to the information they wish to give but no attempt will be made to seek their identity. No details relating to gender, age or ethnic origin will be noted or recorded.
ANONYMITY is at the core of Crimestoppers – callers will not have to visit a police station or appear in court.
With the agreement of ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers), Crimestoppers is the only crime line that the police service must use to promote and encourage anonymous information. Local crime lines must not be set up for this purpose.
HISTORY – How it started

3. TWO ways to give information
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TWO ways to give information
Mobile versions launched this year
Two way reporting form
And chat rooms to be piloted soon

4. Who is it aimed at ...not prepared to ‘get involved’
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Who is it aimed at
...not prepared to ‘get involved’
…frightened because they fear retribution (from the subject)
…compromised by their family (giving information about a relative or close friend etc.)
…compromised because they are criminals themselves
…compromised by their employment
Why do people not want to get involved?

5. Would you call Crimestoppers?
call the police?
Yes
17% No
83%
Would you call Crimestoppers?
Why is there a need for Crimestoppers to act as a conduit for information to be passed between the public & the police?
Look at the results of a survey conducted in Stockport, Manchester and reported in Police Review 23rd April 1999.
In the same survey, members of the public were asked whether they would phone an organisation like Crimestoppers if they had the same information.
The ‘Yes/No’ position has completely reversed i.e. the public want to help fight crime but they don’t want to become involved.
Members of the public were asked whether they would phone the police (directly) if they had information about crime or criminal activity.
ADD Points from next slide
24%
Yes No
76%

6. Why does it work? No personal details are taken Calls are not recorded
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Why does it work?
No personal details are taken
Calls are not recorded
Calls and online forms cannot be traced
Users are not required to make a statement to the police
Users are not required to appear in court
Since some callers might face a charge if they phone Crimestoppers on a mobile, we do not say that calls are free.
All information reports are sanitised
Any references which may identify the caller will be removed from the information e.g. gender, age, ethnicity etc.
Information is input onto a database
It is then forwarded to Force/Divisional Intelligence Units or appropriate law enforcement agencies (Customs, Immigration etc) for research & tasking to officers

7. Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers WORKS!!
We are proud to state that over 28 years we have never
broken our promise of anonymity.
As a result of information given to Crimestoppers…
7 people are arrested EVERY DAY and charged with a variety of offences
EVERY 10 DAYS somebody is arrested & charged with murder
44 positive actions are made by law enforcement EVERY DAY as a result of information given to Crimestoppers

8. Examples of it working Locally
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Examples of it working
Locally
In two decades, more than 18,000 pieces of information about crimes in Gloucestershire have been passed on to the police through Crimestoppers.
This has resulted in more than 1,300 arrests and charges as well as £566,000 worth of property being recovered and over £850,000 worth of drugs seized.
Since April 2015 we have received information via the telephone (185 verbal), 236 online, 91 two-way – totalling 512

9. Crimestoppers
Rewards
Cash rewards of up to £1,000 are paid for any information leading to an arrest and charge
Cash rewards of up to £10,000 can be offered for a serious crime leading to an arrest and conviction
Cash rewards paid without compromising identity

10. Most Wanted and rewards
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Most Wanted and rewards
12,524 appeals to date
3,589 of which have been arrested
30,000 views per month UK wide
UK wide coverage and different audience
Featured on the 10th Anniversary and wanted by Gloucestershire Constabulary, Darren Cohen.

11. Crimestoppers
Campaigns
Funded campaigns are planned, delivered and evaluated by Crimestoppers
Targeted on your priorities and intelligence gaps
Volunteer committees enhance activity
Example
Operation Switch, Burglary Campaign:
Crimestoppers artwork
Leaflets to 45,000 home in targeted areas
Radio adverts, Bus Ads, Bus Shells, media promotion etc …..
Intelligence generated

12. Fearless.org Website launched nationally in April 2010
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Fearless.org
Website launched nationally in April 2010
Aimed at young people years
Provides information about crimes that affect young people
Provides a place for young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously
Includes a downloadable section for adults working with young people
Currently reviewing the possibility of offering fearless support in the youth service, education providers etc… on knife crime, cyber bullying, CSE etc
Fearless From Knife Crime – Gloucester year-long pilot

13. Become an Ambassador What is an ambassador
Crimestoppers
Become an Ambassador
What is an ambassador
Spreading the word of Crimestoppers
Making a difference locally!
Enabling staff, volunteers, clients to have a voice

14. What does an Ambassador do?
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What does an Ambassador do?
Our ask….
Sign up
Incorporate Crimestoppers
Staff hand book
Services available materials
Newsletters/website etc…
In return ….
Access to support and materials
Recognition to be an Ambassador
Certificate
Gloucestershire CST website
Annual appreciation event

15. Guest Speaker Clare Eccles Cheltenham Borough Homes
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Guest Speaker Clare Eccles Cheltenham Borough Homes

16. Sign up today Supportive materials Team meeting short presentation
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Sign up today
Supportive materials
Team meeting short presentation
Certification
Crimestoppers materials
Recognition
Ambassador newsletter
Support your staff, volunteers and clients
What happens next…
Questionnaire
documents – team presentation
Postal/delivery promotional materials, certificate etc…
Details on CST website

17. Crimestoppers
Any questions?