Crimestoppers

[BlueHeaven]

If you knew that someone was dealing drugs in the house next door and physically/verbally abusing their family, and doing things to intimidate you (being a single female) would you call the police, which would mean the person would know it was you who had called, or would you ring Crimestoppers anonymously? Would it make any difference? What would happen in either case? I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is growing increasingly worried for the safety of the woman next door to her.

[horselady]

Very difficult. Yes, I agree your friend should try to protect another woman, but she should not put herself in danger.
I would phone Crimestoppers anonymously, they assure us that all information is acted upon.

[redcrx]

why dont you call crimestoppers about the drug dealing for her if shes worried? You only need to tip them off, you dont have to provide evidence for the police

[BlueHeaven]

Thanks to both of you for your answers. We didn't know they only had to be tipped off, we thought they might need something more 'concrete' evidence-wise. Perhaps i will call them on her behalf, don't know why i didn't think to do that before really.

[redcrx]

i hope something is done and soon Blueheaven. Its not right that she should feel scared of reporting it but can understand why she is.

[Zulu]

Any information that you give to the Police would not be used if the result of it's use would put you or someone else in danger.
What it will do is to make the Police aware of the problem. This would them enable them to perhaps use some resources to get more information themselves.

I would recommend that you tell the Police what's going on.