NATIONAL Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has committed to pumping $7.5 million into Crime Stop Jamaica over the next three years.

This marks the 17th consecutive year that NCBJ is partnering with Crime Stop Jamaica, which encourages members of the public to give anonymous information on crime and provides a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, recovery of stolen property, or the seizure of illegal drugs or guns.

To date, NCB has invested $24.8 million in the initiative, supporting its role in saving lives, recovering stolen assets, and maintaining the integrity of Jamaica’s anonymous tipster system.

“This partnership is a statement of intent,” said Sandra Glasgow, Crime Stop chair.

“NCB’s commitment enables us to innovate — to move from reaction to prevention. Globally, partnerships between banks and crimestoppers organisations have cut fraud losses by 30-40 per cent.

“Through our anonymous tip platform, over the past 35 years, we have played a key role in solving 33,162 cases, leading to 2,953 arrests, the recovery of stolen property valued at $336 million, the dismantling of criminal networks, and, most importantly, the prevention of crimes before they occur,” added Glasgow.

Crime Stop Jamaica provides a crucial channel for citizens to report criminal activity safely and confidentially, ensuring that valuable information reaches law enforcement while protecting those who step forward.

NCB’s continued financial support reiterates its strong stance against fraud, cybercrime, and other illegal activities that threaten national security and economic stability.

“Crime continues to pose significant risks to businesses, individuals, and the wider Jamaican society,” noted Denver Frater, chief security officer at NCB.

“We take these threats seriously and remain active in efforts to combat them. Our collaboration with Crime Stop reflects our focus on protecting customers and communities. Supporting this initiative helps bring criminals to justice and ensures that Jamaicans have a safe, anonymous way to report wrongdoing.

“We encourage more organisations to join the fight, as collective action is essential to creating a safer and more secure Jamaica,” added Frater.

He underscored that NCB is encouraging Jamaicans to take advantage of Crime Stop’s secure and anonymous reporting channels to assist in crime prevention.

In the meantime, Glasgow has urged other businesses and organisations to support Crime Stop in its mission to combat crime.

She argued that greater collaboration between the private sector, law enforcement, and the wider community can help expand the reach of the programme, increase public confidence, and enhance national security efforts.”