Crime Stoppers was founded in 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico when a detective created a video enactment offering a reward for tips to solve a murder case, which led to two arrests within 72 hours. Crime Stoppers USA now connects over 1,700 local programs across 23 countries, and has helped solve over 800,000 cases, paid over $90 million in rewards, and recovered over $10 billion in property and drugs. The organization aims to promote anonymous tipping and cost-effective crime solving through local programs, partnerships, and resources.

1. Crime Stoppers USA Connecting Local Programs

2. Objectives History Building A Program How It Works 4 3 2 1 Crime Stoppers 5 Get Involved

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Crime Stoppers Worldwide Over 1700 programs 23 Countries Reported Results of Anonymous Tips Called Into Crime Stoppers: As of Dec 2008 Arrests 800,000 Cases Cleared 1,204,000 Rewards Paid $90 Million Recovered Property $2 Billion Drugs Recovered $8 Billion

6. CSUSA Board of Directors Each Position is a 2 Year Term Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary Past President Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 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

7. 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.

8. Crime Stoppers Works!!! Over $71,000,000 Paid in Rewards As of Dec. 2008 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

9. 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.

10. CSUSA Membership Member Benefits: Crime Stoppers Network 800-222-TIPS CSUSA Legal Adviser Insurance Policy Discounts TipSoft Software Discounts Training Conferences Interactive Website and Forums Quarterly Newsletter Public Relations Assistance Resource Library of Best Practices National Branding National Partnerships

11. Building a Program Establish Coordinator Build Your Board Building Blocks: Starting A Program Engage News Media Broadcast Tip Line

12. Building a Program Federal, State, Local Law Enforcement Electronic, Print, Outdoor Media Tipsters, Board of Directors Community Fund Development, Partnerships Resource Development

13. Building A Program Law Enforcement Media Funding Resources Community 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 Media Community Resource Development Media Community

14. Impact of Many vs. Impact of Unity Regional Approach Strong Crime Stoppers Program Federal Agencies State Agencies City Agencies County Agencies Combined Resources

15. 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

16. Text Messaging Tip Technology Web Tips Phone Tips Secure Technology Secure Anonymous Technology

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Secure Technology Covering The Nation: Over 300 Million Potential Tipsters 1-800-222-TIPS & TipSubmit.com

21. 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

22. CrimeStoppersUSA.com Thank You! [email_address]