Sharon Hanlon – Crime Stoppers

Sharon Hanlon was appointed a Board Member of Crime Stoppers South Australia in 2011.  Today, she is Chair of Crime Stoppers SA, Deputy Chair of Crime Stoppers Australia, and a Director of Crime Stoppers International, which is headquartered in The Netherlands.

In Australia, a Crime Stoppers program operates in every State and Territory and they are considered a vital and intrinsic component of the national law enforcement landscape.  Each program is licensed by Crime Stoppers Australia, which coordinates national appeals and programs designed to seek public support in reporting crime and criminal activities – especially for cross-border crimes such as illicit drug manufacture, importation and distribution. In turn, Crime Stoppers Australia is a member of the 1,200 programs that operate in more than 20 countries and make up the Crime Stoppers International network. This global effort plays a critical role in encouraging the reporting of transnational crimes, such as people and drug trafficking, cybercrime and international fugitives.