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You'll find information about Scotland Crimestoppers' past campaigns, past events and past news in this section.

Past campaigns at Scotland Crimestoppers

• ‘Hothouse crime' alert

  Drug fire fears as cannabis gangs turn up the heat. [25 September 2006]

• Roadshow drives those 'Dealers in Death' off our streets - calls pushed up by 80.5 per cent

  One of the most successful 'Safer Scotland' campaigns ever is the verdict after the “Drug Dealers Don't Care. Do you?” triumph – and that's official. [September 2006]

• Physical or verbal abuse against workers is bang out of order

  Many workers consider most types of abuse, and certainly verbal abuse, to be just ‘part of the job'. A ‘punchbag' campaign on television and outdoors was developed using the line ‘Violence against workers is bang out of order'. [14 September 2006]

• New crackdown on dealers - executive to hammer their 'evil trade'

  Jail with 'time' for Crimestoppers - the stark messages behind the Safer Scotland Drug Dealers Don't Care Campaign are being given a high profile platform in Ayrshire. [January 2006]

• Bin your knife - it may save a life

  Safer Scotland campaigners joined forces with our anonymous 0800 555 111 phone number to encourage people to ‘Shop a knife carrier', which led to a gruesome array of offensive weaponry being handed in. [23 May 2006]

• Twin Tower plea In Emma Killer Hunt

  On the anniversary of Emma's disappearance, Tuesday 4 April 2006, detectives issued CCTV footage and CCTV stills of vehicles and people seen in the Broomielaw area of Glasgow around the time that she disappeared. [4 April 2006]

• Tops in 'Three towns'

  As trailblazers of drinks spiking awareness, SafeFlo have created quite a 'stir' in the licensed trade with thousands of clubbers now snapping up their tamper proof devices which offer peace of mind to would-be victims - both men and women. [January 2006]

• Saga 1052 joins Crusade against drink

  SAGA 105.2 FM have teamed up with Crimestoppers Scotland for regular updates on how, with the help of SAGA's listeners, they can pass on details as to who they know are drink-driving during the festive campaign. [19 December 2005]

• A stopper on spiked drinks

  It may only be a few seconds, but if you aren't watching your drink, who is? [December 2005]

• Tuned in

  Project Organiser and News Reporter Laura Seawright gathers audio for the forthcoming radio campaign. [December 2005]

• Projecting our image - on the silver screen

  Movie goers in the Newton Stewart area will now see images of the “Drug Dealers Don't Care. Do you?” campaign prior to films. [April 2005]

• A hard act to follow

  Pop sensation Darius and wee Ben Lockhart to perform the opening of our ‘dream on…make a difference' initiative at Easterhouse. [26 February 2003]

• Have a Heart for your Community

  On Valentine's Day, Scotland Crimestoppers launched an appeal to the public to report crime in their community anonymously, with the start of their ‘Have a Heart for your Community' campaign in Aberdeen City Centre.

• Schools bid to smash vandalism

  Graffiti is a dirty word to most of us – but now in Clydesdale the writing's on the wall for vandalism. People with pride in their community have drawn the line by reminding others that if they see something, say something to Crimestoppers. [March 2007]

• Turn the tide on crime - by calling 0800 555 111

  Crooks could soon get that sinking feeling now that seafarers have been thrown a ‘line' in order to make waves about drugs, people trafficking and terrorism - anything but plain sailing as one call to Crimestoppers can cuff them! [February 2007]

• Rockin' for Crimestoppers as Talk2 branches out at The Lemon Tree

  Our Christmas gig at The Lemon Tree in the heart of Aberdeen where the cream of Scotland's young musical talent were on show - and winner of the iPod Nano revealed. [22 January 2007]

• Cabbies crackdown 'lifts' calls

  Calls to Crimestoppers' anonymous 0800 555 111 phone number about crime in Dumfries have ‘picked up' thanks to a bid by a local taxi boss to put the brakes on crime. [10 January 2007]

• Bid to nail dealers is widened - drugs calls shoot up by 63 per cent

  Latest on 'Drug Dealers Don't Care' campaign 2006/07. [January 2007]

• Pubs will be the ‘vehicle' for anti drink-drive push

  Planning a big night out? Help us prevent drunks from driving by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously. Just tell us who they are, not who you are. [8 December 2006]

• Throwing some light on crime

  One of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks – the old GPO at the end of Princes Street - was enveloped in light when it became a canvas for a spectacular dusk-to-dawn projection promoting the message ‘Don't let crime spoil your time'. [December 2006]

• A perfect platform for Crimestoppers Scotland

  Christmas rail travellers are warned to keep an eye on their presents. [15 November 2006]

• Talk2 is talk of the town

  Proof that Talk2, our new Grampian-wide campaign, is working was provided at a VIP reception in Aberdeen's historic Town House - in the presence of the USA's Consul General. [14 November 2006]

• Talk2 Crimestoppers Scotland is our cup of T, says BP

  There were 'mug shots' galore when Crimestoppers Scotland enjoyed a special tea party at the famous country retreat, The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa at Pitfodels, Aberdeen. [October 2006]

• Maritime borders are wide open but Crimestoppers can help shut that door

  Maritime security seminar in Glasgow - 'Maritime Security - Is is working?' [29 March 2007]

More past campaigns at Scotland Crimestoppers

Past events at Scotland Crimestoppers

• Our showstopping number

  They are certainly no saints on the stage - but the stars of the hit Broadway musical Chicago are looking to tackle crime off it. [March 2007]

• Busman's Holiday for our Tommy

  Big red double decker bus tour rural Wigtownshire to promote Crimestoppers' anonymous phone number. [September 2006]

• Brolly good show!

  Crimestoppers Scotland's annual Celeb-AM golf event at Pumpherston Golf Club [14 September 2006]

• 'Community Unity Awards'

  The Community Unity Awards staged at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Glasgow's waterfront on March 31st 2006 highlighted and rewarded some of those who, in one way and another, have dedicated themselves to giving something back - Scotland's Unsung Heroes Honoured [31 March 2006]

• Prize Guys

  Everyone had a ball – that's Pumpherston to a Tee! [22 September 2005]

• Live the life 2005

  The chance of a lifetime for children. [2005]

• Live The Life 2004

  The winners of a dream day - Margaret's choices. [2004]

• NorDan Golf day

  15 May, 2009

  The NorDan Charity Golf Day is on Friday 15 May 2009 - all proceeds go to Crimestoppers Scotland.

• Caught in the act - a crimestopping comedy cabaret

  06 March, 2009

  This laugh a minute comedy cabaret will raise money for Crimestoppers Scotland. Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist Scott Forbes will host and tickets are only £5.

• Holyrood Conference: Policing in Partnership - Building safer communities

  27 October, 2008

  A one day conference - 'How can we all contribute to building safer communities in Scotland?' - taking place on 27th October 2008 at Glasgow Hilton. [27 October 2008]

• Community Unity Awards 2008

  27 May, 2008

  Scotland Crimestoppers is looking for inspirational young people who have helped to tackle crime, and businesses who have shown commitment to making communities safer, to be nominated for their Community Unity Awards.

• NorDan tee up for our golf tournament

  This year we were delighted to have NorDan as the principal sponsor of the annual Scotland Crimestoppers Golf Challenge, which took place at Peterculter Golf Club, Aberdeen. [16 May 2008]

• A Bus For All Seasons

  Rain or shine, night or day – a new bus spreads the Crimestoppers message to Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy as pupils from St. Paul's Primary School take Chief Constable Peter Wilson and MSP Tricia Marwick for a rainy drive. [January 2008]

• Crimestoppers Scotland Masque Ball held in Aberdeen on 3rd Nov 2007

  We held our first ever dinner and ball in the North East of Scotland at the end of last year. [November 2007]

• 0800 555 111 strikes a chord at T in the Park

  Bigger, better - and safer - that's this year's T in the Park where these dramatic ‘Help Zone' posters stole the show. [2007]

• Tee up for our golf tournament 2007

  The first ever Crimestoppers Golf Challenge in the North of Scotland took place on the Championship Lairds Course Inchmarlo, Banchory on Thursday May 3rd and what a magnificent day it turned out to be. [3 May 2007]

• The gloves are off as Bruno weighs in

  Former World Heavyweight Champion Frank Bruno helps Crimestoppers Scotland. [1 April 2007]

• It's an 'Oscar' for Mila

  Scotland's only dyslexic mixed race writer who performs on issues to do with alienation, integration, and racism scooped “The One Award” for cultural integration….plus a cheque for £5,000! [31 March 2007]

More past events at Scotland Crimestoppers

Past news at Scotland Crimestoppers

• Crimestoppers Scotland has a ‘captive audience'

  If you're locked up for the night then this is what you will see – the Crimestoppers Scotland logo and telephone number 0800 555 111! [October 2006]

• SMART move drives down crime!

  We're always looking for clever ways of getting our message across and what better than a wee SMART car to increase awareness that all calls to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 are anonymous! [October 2006]

• Crooks caught in ‘tender trap'

  Wilful fire-raising and hoax calls don't just waste officers' time they can cost lives.

• It's Your Call – First Minister tells listeners

  That's the message First Minister Jack McConnell delivered loud and clear during an ‘Ask Jack' radio interview in Dumfries [19 June 2006]

• Crimestoppers Scotland car sends calls to 0800 555 111 soaring

  A Crimestoppers Scotland publicity car has contributed to a ‘bumper' rise in arrests following a flood of anonymous calls to Crimestoppers – and that's official. [June 2006]

• Hugh's ‘at home' at Holyrood

  Lord Ashcroft, the man who brought Crimestoppers to the UK, got his reward from grateful Scots at a prestigious ceremony attended by more than 200 VIPs, including First Minister Jack McConnell, at Holyrood [17 May 2006]

• Now we're motoring!

  Car giants Skoda have teamed up with Crimestoppers Scotland in a bid to drive down crime in the Highlands. [May 2006]

• Associates join the Team

  We welcome the first three Associate Members in Dumfries and Galloway [7 December 2005]

• Winner of ‘Crimestoppers Award for Creativity'

  Robert Gordon University student Sarah Strachan, winner of ‘Crimestoppers Award for Creativity', was recently presented with a Crimestoppers Scotland trophy at a prizegiving ceremony [29 September 2008]

• OBE for all our good work as I step down

  Chairman Stewart McCulloch thanks his 'crew' when awarded an OBE [June 2006]

• So it's 'Goodnight' from me

  Capt. Bill Wingate takes over from Stewart McCulloch, OBE as chairman for Crimestoppers Scotland. [2 May 2006]

• Hear For You... now play the game

  Crimestoppers Scotland board game for children. [2007]

• Ready, Steady, Call

  In Spring 2007, Scotland Crimestoppers launched some new promotional banners.

• The car in front is a Crimestoppers car

  A vehicle was donated to Scotland Crimestoppers to assist with the good work Crimestoppers perform in our neighbourhoods.

• Power to the people

  Paddy Tomkins QPM, new Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, praises Crimestoppers [March 2007]

• Boys team whose goal is to help Crimestoppers

  Our sporting 'ambassadors', Helensburgh FC, staged this team shot to show off their new kit which will identify the team with tackling crime. [March 2007]

• Yes, Minister – 'We're HEAR for you 24/7'

  A leading Scots politician has praised Crimestoppers for the ‘powerful opportunity' it provides for people to help the police tackle crime – without putting themselves at risk. [February 2007]

• Associated with success

  Crimestoppers Scotland is proving more successful than ever with new figures revealed today showing a record number of calls and arrests. [31 January 2006]

• A 'date' to remember at Callendar House

  Two of our biggest fans have been rewarded for their prodigious commitment and staunch support for Crimestoppers Scotland. [17 October 2006]

• Shell UK sponsor personal attack alarms for Aberdeen students

  With the new term starting for students in Aberdeen, Grampian Police along with Crimestoppers have been working with Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon's University to advise students about ways to reduce their chance of becoming the victim of crime. [October 2008]

• Aberdeen Crimestoppers celebrates at their 20th Anniversary event

  To help celebrate twenty years of an unparalleled crime-fighting partnership, the local board of Crimestoppers held a reception at The Town House, Aberdeen on Tuesday 10 June 2008. [18 June 2008]

More past news at Scotland Crimestoppers