Street Stories Archive
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Results from your tips – March 2011
Posted on April 4, 2011 | No CommentsMarch 2011 - our local office received 352 anonymous tips. Your information helped the police in Ottawa and surrounding area with 11 arrests, 53 criminal charges and the resolution of 10 criminal cases. This translates in the recovery of 2,100,390 dollars of drugs and 1 firearm. We received information on drugs,... -
Why Social Psychological phenomenon makes solving crime difficult & the recent anniversary of the Kitty Genovese case
Posted on March 16, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the greatest obstacles to solving crimes is a Social Psychological phenomenon called “Bystander Apathy” or the “Bystander Effect”. The simplest definition of this Effect is individuals who do not offer help in an emergency situation when they are present. And in fact, the... -
Welcome to Street Stories
Posted on March 15, 2010 | No CommentsWelcome to Street Stories for the National Capital Area Crime Stoppers. This section of our site will build over time. We hope to bring you interesting stories from our local law enforcement organizations and the people behind these organizations. This is also a place where...