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.
