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History

Building A Program

How It Works4

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Objectives

History

July 1976

Albuquerque, New Mexico

College student Michael Carmen shot to death during gas station robbery

Detective Greg MacAleese

Developed a video enactment offering a reward for tips

Within 72 hours 2 men were arrested for the murder of

Michael Carmen

Crime Stoppers USA

Crime Stoppers USA is the recognized Regional Member of Crime Stoppers International.

Our Vision is to establish Crime Stoppers as the Premier Community Based Crime Solving Program in the United States.

Our Mission is to develop Innovative Resources and partnerships that promote Crime Stoppers throughout the United States.

Crime Stoppers Worldwide

Over 1700 programs

23 Countries

Reported Results of Anonymous Tips Called Into Crime Stoppers:

Arrests 800,000

Cases Cleared 1,204,000

Rewards Paid $90 Million

Recovered Property $2 Billion

Drugs Recovered $8 Billion

As of Dec 2008

Chairman

Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary Past President

Region 1 Region 2

Region 3Region 4

Region 5 Region 6

Region 7 Region 8

Region 9 Region 10

Region 11 Region 12

Region 13 Region 14

Member At Large

Member At Large

Member At Large

Member At Large

Member At Large

Legal Advisor

Resource Development Advisor

Public Relations Advisor

Insurance Advisor

CSUSA Board of Directors

Each Position is a 2 Year Term

Crime Stoppers USA

CSUSA Objectives:

Develop resources and partnerships to support existing Crime Stoppers programs.

Assist growth of new Crime Stoppers programs throughout the United States.

Promote adherence to CSI best practice guidelines for being a cost effective crime solving tool.

Build a strong communications network between Crime Stoppers programs, law enforcement, news media, business and the public.

Crime Stoppers Works!!!

Over $71,000,000 Paid in Rewards

Arrests Made    500,000

Cases Cleared  806,000

Rewards Paid  $72,000,000

Property Recovered $1.1 billion

 Drugs Seized  $3.1 billion

Total Recovered  $4.2 billion

As of Dec. 2008

Crimes Solved

Homicide

Rape & Child Molest

Aggravated Assault

Robbery/Car Jacking

Burglary

Larceny & Auto Theft

Fraud/Identity Theft

Arson

Illegal Drugs & Firearms

For every crime there is at least one victim.

CSUSA Membership

Member Benefits:Crime Stoppers Network800-222-TIPSCSUSA Legal AdviserInsurance Policy DiscountsTipSoft Software DiscountsTraining ConferencesInteractive Website and ForumsQuarterly NewsletterPublic Relations AssistanceResource Library of Best PracticesNational Branding National Partnerships

Establish Coordinator

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Engage News Media

Broadcast Tip Line

Building a Program

Federal, State, Local

Law Enforcement

Electronic, Print, Outdoor

Media

Tipsters, Board of Directors

Community

Fund Development, Partnerships

ResourceDevelopmen

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Building a Program

Law

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Law

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MediaMedia Funding ResourcesFunding ResourcesCommunityCommunity

Investigate Anonymous Tips

Provide Cases & Fugitives to Profile

Communicate to Media to use CS Anonymous Tip Line

Support Local CS Board

Provide LE Liaison/Staff

Promote Tip Line in All Crime Stories

Crime Of Week

Cold Cases

Support Local CS Board

Promote Fundraisers

Provide Anonymous Tips

Serve on Local Board of Directors

Communicate with LE and Media

Volunteer to Support Local CS Program

Support Fundraisers

Financially Support Local CS Program

Become Corporate Partner

Provide Grants/Donations

Donate to Local CS Reward Fund

Fund Development

MediaMedia CommunityCommunity Resource

Development

Resource

Development

MediaMedia CommunityCommunity

Building A Program

Impact of Manyvs.

Impact of Unity

Strong

Crime Stoppers

Program

Federal AgenciesState Agencies

City Agencies County Agencies

Regional Approach

Combined Resources

How It Works

The Anonymous Tip Process:

Caller Provides Information About Crime or Criminals to Local Crime Stoppers Program

Caller Given Tip Number

Information Sent to Law Enforcement for Investigation

If Arrest Made Caller May Be Eligible for Reward

Rewards Determined by Local Crime Stoppers Program

Secret Payment System Allows Cash Payment Keeping Tipster Anonymous

TextMessaging

Tip Technology

WebTips

PhoneTips

Secure Technology

Secure Anonymous Technology

Secure Technology: Phone Tips

Anonymous Calls Received in Local Crime Stoppers Program Call Centers

No Caller ID

Calls Not Recorded

Tipster Receives Individual Tip Number - Becomes Their Crime Stoppers Identity

Caller Contacts Crime Stoppers to Check Status

Secure Technology: Web Tips

Tips Taken Via Secure Online Site

Upon Inputting Tip Tipster Receives Individual Tip Number - Becomes Their Crime Stoppers Identity

System Allows 2 Way Dialog While Maintaining Tipster Anonymity

Secure Technology: Text Messaging

Anonymous Tips Submitted via Secure Text Messaging

Upon Inputting Tip Tipster Receives Individual Tip Number - Becomes Their Crime Stoppers Identity

Text Messages Encrypted and Tipster’s Phone Number Stripped

System Allows 2 Way Dialog While Maintaining Tipster Anonymity

1-800-222-TIPS

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TipSubmit.com

1-800-222-TIPS

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TipSubmit.com

Secure Technology

Covering The Nation:Over 300 Million Potential

Tipsters

Get Involved

Become a Local Board Member

Be an Active Law Enforcement Agency

Get Involved with your State Association

Get Involved on the National Board

Be A Fundraiser

Become a Corporate Supporter

Donate to your Program

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