**** RCMP Media Release
January is recognized as National Crime Stoppers Month and the theme this year is, “Stop the Crime of Human Trafficking.”
In 2023, Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers received 6,673 tips that helped solve serious crimes such as human trafficking, fraud, stolen property and drug offences. By working in partnership with law enforcement agencies, the media and the public, Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers plays a significant role in the safety and well-being of our communities.
“Since 2019, Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers has been helping to educate Nova Scotians about how to identify and report human trafficking,” says Sgt. Mike Lidstone, Coordinator, Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers. “It’s very much a focus of ours for which we work together with community organizations, private industry and police services to help address.”
Some of the Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers human trafficking initiatives have included an awareness campaign directed at patrons of restaurants and hotels across the province, presentations to local high schools and partnerships with organizations such as the Women’s Trucking Federation and Truckers Against Trafficking.
“If you have concerns about human trafficking or suspicious behaviour, you can call and report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers. Tips from the public help law enforcement across Canada bring criminals to justice, and most importantly, help bring survivors home,” says Cpl. Dave Lane, Nova Scotia RCMP Human Trafficking Coordinator.
If you have information about a crime or suspicious activity, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers anonymously toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestopphers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App on your smartphone.
