              |
| HOW
IT WORKS |
| The tipster
calls and provides information to the tip line operator. A code number is given to the
caller and their identity is never revealed or requested. They are instructed to call
Crime Stoppers in the future for an update quoting their code number. If the information
leads to an arrest, the caller is elligible for a cash award. There is no call display on
the tip line telephones and the calls are not taped or traced. The caller does not have to
give evidence in court. How to
use Crime Stoppers:
Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) with your
tip.
Your information will be identified
by a code number to insure you remain anonymous.
If your tip is positive and advances
a criminal investigation, you may be eligible for a cash award of up to $2,000.00.
Payment will be made in a manner
that will keep you completely anonymous.
You may also report a crime from
your cellular telephone by dialing *(star) TIPS.
|
| HOW
AWARDS ARE PAID |
The Board of Directors determine the
amount of the award when several factors, such as the seriousness of the crime, the risk
to caller, etc., are considered.
The co-ordinator is contacted by the
caller (tipster) and arrangements made to pay reward.
The award (cash) is placed in a
plain envelope.
The caller determines the name to be
placed on the envelope.
Arrangements made, with the
agreement of the caller, to deliver the envelope to a certain location.
The co-ordinator delivers the
envelope to the location.
The caller then picks up the
envelope.
|
| WHY
IT WORKS |
| Crime Stoppers believe that someone, other than the criminal, has
knowledge of the crime in each case. The main factors that hinder people from calling the
police on a crime are APATHY and FEAR
OF REPRISAL. Crime Stoppers combats apathy by offering a cash award for the arrest
of a person(s) responsible for a criminal activity. A guarantee of ANONYMITY
eliminates the fear of reprisal.
|
| STATISTICS |
| |
Year 2001 |
Year 2002 |
Program
To Date |
| |
|
|
|
| New Case Files |
188 |
256 |
2969 |
| Update Calls |
340 |
365 |
2635 |
| General Info. Calls |
365 |
338 |
2791 |
| Total Calls |
893 |
959 |
8395 |
| Cases Solved |
38 |
40 |
563 |
| Arrests |
22 |
55 |
445 |
| ($) Drugs Seized |
$432,100 |
$218,000 |
$881,608 |
| ($) Property Seized |
$33,263 |
$35,450 |
$594,024 |
| ($) Total Seized |
$465,363 |
$253,450 |
$1,475,632 |
| ($) Awards Paid |
$2,900 |
$2,925 |
$30,025 |
| ($) Cost/Solved Case |
$88 |
$70 |
$53 |
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