What is Crime Stoppers?

 New York State Crime Stoppers, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is a three-pronged effort of police, community and the media working together in the fight against crime. Our goal is to help make New York State communities safer and we work together with the police, the media, the business community and the public to accomplish that goal.

How Does it Work?

 Participating police agencies, throughout New York State, contact us when they need assistance in solving a particular crime, recovering a particular fugitive. New York State Crime Stoppers targets that particular crime or focuses on that particular fugitive by issuing press releases and flyers offering a reward for anonymous information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the fugitive being sought or suspect believed to be responsible for the crime. If an anonymous tip we receive at our hotline 1-866-313-TIPS (8477) leads to the arrest and indictment of the fugitive or suspect, the caller who provided the anonymous tip becomes eligible for the reward offered.

New York State Crime Stoppers also offers rewards of up to $2,500 for information regarding terrorist activity within the borders of New York State.

Do Callers Remain Anonymous?

Callers remain anonymous unless they choose to reveal their identity. When a caller who wishes to provide information contacts our hotline, they are provided with a confidential identification number. Callers don’t have to tell us who they are…just what they know that will lead to an arrest and indictment.