Crimestoppers in need of funds
Posted Jun 17, 2013 6:38 am.
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As tips to Crimestoppers hit an all-time high, donations are at an all-time low.
Last year, 4,036 calls came in to the group that runs solely on funds from the public.
While people are interested in fighting crime, it’s getting harder and harder to raise money to actually do it.
Calgary Crimestoppers executive director, Terry Hathaway, tells The Calgary Sun it’s a common misconception that Crimestoppers is included in the city police budget.
He says the organization is trying to come up with a new plan to sell itself and spread awareness.
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