CRIMESTOPPERS – TELL US WHAT YOU KNOW, NOT WHO YOU ARE


HERTFORDSHIRE CRIMESTOPPERS is reminding residents across the county there is a free, anonymous service available to give information about crime.

The independent charity, which is separate to police, is instrumental in providing Hertfordshire Constabulary with vital information which can help identify offenders and solve crime. It is a service for those people who feel they cannot go directly to the police.

Callers who dial 0800 555 111 are only asked what they know. Their names and other details, such as their address will not be taken. Therefore, there is no chance of repercussion as the caller will never be identified. Those with vital information, which leads to a successful arrest and conviction of a suspect, could also be entitled to a cash reward.

Peter Camilletti, Chairman of the Hertfordshire Crimestoppers Board, said: “If you want to give information about crime, but don't want to give your name, you should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The charity is separate from the police and we're only interested in the information you can give us, not your name.”

Peter continued: “People may worry there could be ramifications for passing on information – but as we don't take your personal details, there is no chance you will be identified. Your information about crime could really make a difference. Helping the police target criminals, makes your area a better place to live.”

Hertfordshire Constabulary is working even harder to use the information that is provided by Crimestoppers' intelligence. During the first six months of the policing year, (April to October), 51 arrests have been made as a result of Crimestoppers related information, 22 of which were drug related.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Williamson of Hertfordshire Constabulary's Serious and Organised Crime Group, commented: “Hertfordshire is one of the safest counties in the country, but we rely on the valuable information that Crimestoppers provides us with. If someone is committing crime where you live, let us know by calling 0800 555 111.

“It's important to remember the information you give to Crimestoppers may not always lead to immediate action but can help build an intelligence picture which is essential in helping us bring offenders to justice.”

For more information about Hertfordshire Crimestoppers, please visit www.hertscrimestoppers.org.uk.

November 2009