Crime Stoppers is an independent, non‑profit initiative that empowers the community to report crimes anonymously through phone or online. It partners with media and law enforcement but operates separately to maintain tipster anonymity.

• Phone (24/7): 1-800-222-TIPS (1‑800‑222‑8477)
• Online: Secure form on the Calgary Crime Stoppers website
• Search “P3 Tips” on Apple Store or Google Play

Upon submission, you receive a unique reference code to check back on your tip or reward eligibility.

Absolutely. Your privacy is rigorously protected:

• No caller ID, recording, or tracing of phone calls
• Online reports discard IP addresses and other identifiers
• Tip sanitization removes details that might reveal your identity

Provide as much relevant detail as possible:

• Who: Name/nickname, description, tattoos, etc.
• What: Nature of the crime
• Where: Exact location or nearest cross-street
• When: Date, time, or patterns
• How: Vehicle info, weapons, suspicious behaviour
• Even small pieces of info can be critical.

You can report anything from past or planned crimes such as theft, violent offences, fraud, drug activity, weapons, arson, environmental crimes, or human trafficking.

No. For crimes in progress or immediate danger, dial 911. Crime Stoppers exists for non‑emergency, confidential tips.

1. Specially trained personnel de-identify your information.
2. The sanitized tip is forwarded to police or other agencies.
3. Investigations follow, and your tip may become one piece of a larger puzzle.

Yes. Use your tip code when calling back to ask about the status or reward eligibility. Immediate feedback isn’t guaranteed, but preserving your code allows you to follow up.

• Up to $2,000 in cash-based on local Calgary policy (some programs go higher)
• Rewards depend on the crime’s severity, arrests, or recovery
• You’ll be notified using your reference code; pick-up remains anonymous

An independent nonprofit organization supported by board of directors who are volunteers and not the police nor funded by taxes.

• Provides complete anonymity
• No personal involvement or statements required
• Focused on “what you know,” not “who you are”
• Works best for cases where people are reluctant to approach police directly

Crime Stoppers intelligence is considered “protected info” but can serve as investigative leads. It’s rarely admissible as formal evidence in trials.

False or malicious tips are discouraged. If tipster anonymity is abused, anonymity protections may be withdrawn, and legal action could follow.

No, only criminal or suspicious activities are appropriate. Use police or civil legal channels for non-criminal issues.

Stay anonymous, avoid sharing personal identifying information. Crime Stoppers will never trace or contact you without your code.

Yes. Language services are available via online platforms or translation hotlines, ensuring inclusivity across Calgary’s diverse population.

Globally, these programs have facilitated hundreds of thousands of arrests and billions in recovered property. They deliver strong economic and social returns, all while ensuring tipster anonymity.

Consider donating, sponsoring, or volunteering. Your support ensures continued independence and capacity to reward tipsters, educate the community, and run prevention campaigns.