If I said to you, “1-800-222-TIPS”, you’d tell me immediately, “Crime Stoppers”-and it works!
You may have hesitated to use it, because in today’s world, how do you protect anonymity?
It’s more than a rhetorical question.
Bennett Blackwell is making the rounds of local communities across the County, in an effort to increase awareness and build a financial support base. He presented to Arnprior Council December 8th.
The Pembroke-Renfrew County Crime Stoppers President shares some insight on how potential rewards are calculated at arm’s length.
While not every reward is an automatic 2k, the operative words are “up to”
The civilian oversight board can over-ride the AI calculations based on local statistics.
And Crime Stoppers is so thorough with identity protection, it has no clue where to mail your cheque.
Bennett Blackwell, president of Pembroke-Renfrew County Crime Stoppers.
Under his leadership, the organization has been recognized for its community efforts, winning multiple awards at the Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers (OACS) Training Conference in 2025.
By Rick Stow
