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SCilme Stoppers reaches out to seniors, yothannwoms By Davld Lea METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP ýCri me Stoppers of Halton recently 0 officîally unveiled its 2014 theme Ititled 'Breaking the Code of Silence. e This year Crime Stoppers Co-ordina- <Q tor and Det. Const. Paul Proteau said Sthe organization would continue its work in spreading the Crime Stop- pers message to Halton students oand seek to raîse awareness among Sseniors and those who are new to !]Canada as well as those who are *content to just let crime happen Earound them. Co Proteau said that often when he d takes questions on Crime Stoppers Smany come from new Canadians Swho haven't heard about it. ro Some places where they cornefrom Spolice are not that well respected Sor trusted. In those counitries they don't have Crime Stoppers and so they come here and they learn not only can they trust the police, but there is this anonymous way of giv- ing information to police where they don't have to testify in court and they can collect money if they want tof said Proteau. "With Milton basically explodlng with a newcomer population it real- ly makes sense to make them aware of Crime Stoppers.r The growing seniors population also makes it essential for that group to be informed about Crime Stoppers, he said Proteau is raising awareness among these groups through a variety of means. He said presentations in Halton schools about the program have been very weII received by local youths wîth tips on criminal activity taking place at those schools some- times coming in almost immediately after the presentation is fin ished. To appeal to the students, Proteau said young people in the Halton police Youth in Policing Initiative put together short videos demon- strating how Crime Stoppers can be used. In one video a boy witnesses a drug deal at his high school and sim-UJ Crime Stoppers of Halton Co-ordinator Paul Proteau (Ieft) and Board Chair Norm Bellefontaine display this years themne af'Breaking the Code of Silence. D"vdLea/Mebeadv WstAWedlGroup Since 1977, Laurorotide has been complementing North American homes with innovative and functional cobinetry. Combining state-of-he-at technology with traditional European-style craftsmanship, we have developed a recognized reputation in creating dream &La uren tïid kitchens, battis, closets and wall units for discriminating customers that balance function and beauty. From custom-designed work for single residential projects to an entire multiunit project we have the experience and ability to do tl ail. We manufo"re Sur own cabinets. Visif ~ ~ ~ AMI OWNE ANDU001 OI'Fi1LD FOR 3luu VeARS ki(en. W Iý l1 ýil ll s(!ý10 'p i SLi I & v *l I * bOApl01iltIl l