Crime Stoppers adds new technology with Web Tips and Anonymous Text Messaging join the fight against crime

For 25 years, Crime Stoppers has given New Brunswickers an opportunity to provide information about crimes both anonymously and securely through their toll-free hotline at 1-800-222-8477, but as cell phones and the internet become the communication tools of choice these days, the charitable organization felt it was time to expand the ways it collects these tips - many of which assist law enforcement in the province solve crucial, time-dependent cases.

The volunteer-run group is launching their 'Call, Click, and Text Anonymously' campaign, which incorporates a guaranteed system to protect the identity of the tipster - which is of the utmost importance to the Crime Stoppers program.

Tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers using their cell phones either by calling the traditional toll-free number or through easy to remember numbers initiated by Canada's largest cell providers. Bell and Telus clients are able to dial *TIPS (*8477), and Rogers customers can dial #TIPS (#8477) to reach the office, which handles calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.