Support Crime Stoppers Niagara by buying their 50/50 raffle tickets and enter into the draw for prices while help fighting crime in the process!
It is very easy to participate as you do not even need to attend the Niagara IceDogs game to enter in the 50/50 draw! You can enter online by visiting niagaraicedogs5050.ca and a page will appear with your ticket options to purchase. Then your ticket numbers are provided to you and sent to your email. After the 50/50 draw for each game you can find the winning ticket number on Crime Stoppers of Niagara social media platforms and the Niagara IceDogs website chl.ca/ohl-icedogs/. If a person who purchased online wins the draw, they will be contacted by Crime Stoppers to claim their prize.
If you do visit a Niagara Ice Dog game, do check out the Crime Stoppers booth at the arena!
Crime Stoppers program originated in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July 1976, after the unsolved murder of Michael Carmen during a night shift at a gas station. With no leads after two weeks, Detective Greg MacAleese partnered with a local TV station to create a reenactment of the crime, offering a $1,000.00 reward for information. Within 72 hours, a person called in with crucial details, identifying a car leaving the scene, but admitted fear had prevented him from coming forward earlier.
This experience highlighted how fear and apathy kept the public from sharing information. In response, MacAleese developed a system where people could anonymously submit tips, incentivized by cash rewards. The program leveraged media to engage the community in solving unsolved crimes.
In 1985 Niagara successfully started its Crime Stoppers program and has been helping the community ever since. The mission has always been to empower community members to anonymously report crimes, leading to arrests and contributing to overall public safety. We have achieved remarkable accomplishments in crime prevention and community safety. With the collaboration of citizens, Niagara Regional Police Service, and the media, we have successfully resolved numerous cases, leading to significant arrests and the prevention of various criminal activities.
Over the years, Crime Stoppers of Niagara has created partnerships with local businesses, community groups, schools, Niagara Region and Niagara Regional Police Service to spread awareness, gain supporters, and create a culture of crime prevention.
Over the years, Crime Stoppers of Niagara has created partnerships with local businesses, community groups, schools, Niagara Region and Niagara Regional Police Service to spread awareness, gain supporters, and create a culture of crime prevention.
Crime Stoppers of Niagara over the years has also introduced free educational programs to engage with various audiences in the community. The programs include Be Aware…Take Care: A Safety Guide for Our Community (Fraud & Scam Prevention), Elder Abuse, Safer Schools, and recently Anti-Human Trafficking.
Crime Stoppers Niagara has relied heavily on public support and fundraisers to maintain its efforts. Most recently, in-venue and online 50/50 raffles have allowed Crime Stoppers to reach more supporters to help continue to grow our programs.
Our efforts have not only brought justice to many but also enhanced the overall safety of the Niagara region. Through anonymous tips and proactive community engagement, Crime Stoppers of Niagara has become a pivotal force in fostering a secure environment, showcasing the power of collective action in maintaining public safety and order.
