Info-Crime Montréal released its annual activity report on Wednesday, outlining more than 20,000 interactions with citizens over the last year and detailing how the organization supported several SPVM prevention projects across the city.
Between June 2024 and May 2025, Info-Crime recorded 20,078 interactions, including 3,874 phone calls and 16,204 online submissions through its reporting form.
Officials say these tips continue to play a key role in helping police gather information on ongoing investigations across Montreal.
The report also notes that more than $100,000 was invested this year in SPVM prevention initiatives. Those included the Unité sans violence program for students in Grades 5 and 6, a new system for identifying stolen bicycles, and support for ÉMMIS, the metro intervention team working to prevent homelessness and violence in stations.
“Info-Crime contributes financially to the purchase of hundreds of soccer balls and basketballs, our patrol officers use them to create and strengthen bonds with youth whether on calls, during patrols, in parks or during friendly games,” said SPVM Chief-Inspector David Shane.
The organization also confirmed at a press conference Wednesday that its reward structure has been updated for the first time since 2021. The maximum payout for homicide cases is now $5,000, up from $3,000. Officials said the increase reflects rising living costs and the fact that other organizations on the island sometimes offer higher rewards.
Despite the volume of reports, only one reward was issued through Info-Crime’s compensation program this year.
Freddy Marcantonio, board member of Info-Crime Montréal and vice-president at TAG Repérage, said many citizens turn down the money, often saying they report information simply because they feel it’s their civic duty.
Rewards are based on a chart that considers the severity of the crime, and payments are not automatic.
Info-Crime also emphasized the confidentiality that underpins the program.
According to the report, Info-Crime’s focus remains on prevention and community collaboration. The organization says its long-standing partnership with the SPVM — Quebec’s largest police service — continues to shape how information is processed and how public safety initiatives are rolled out across the city.
