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What is Crime
Stoppers_______________________________________
 Crime Stoppers of
Miami-Dade is a program which involves the public, the media and law
enforcement in the fight against crime. It offers anonymity and cash
rewards to people who provide information leading to the arrest and
filing of criminal charges against offenders, and the capture of
fugitives. Anonymity overcomes fear of involvement and cash overcomes
apathy.
How does Crime Stoppers work?________________________________
A report or
re-enactment of the crime or a wanted person is given to TV, the radio,
or in the newspaper. If you recognize the person or know about the
crime, you should call Crime Stoppers. Detectives process the
information and assign a tip number to the “tipster”. Law enforcement
agencies receive the information callers provide; callers should check
back often to see if their information qualifies for a reward.
Are the phone calls traced or recorded?_________________________
Absolutely not!
Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade has separate phone lines for callers; they
are not traced or recorded!
Do I have to give my
name?___________________________________
No. You will
receive a confidential “tip” number. All calls are confidential.
How do I get paid if I’m an anonymous
caller?_____________________
You are given a
confidential tip number. You use this number to check on the status of
your information. If your information results in an arrest or filing of
criminal charges, or if a criminal is apprehended, arrangements are made
for you to receive your reward in CASH and preserve your anonymity.
How are reward amounts determined?___________________________
The Board of
Directors, depending on the circumstance of each case, determines the
reward amount, ranging from $50 to $1,000.
Who administers the program?_________________________________
The Crime Stoppers
Board of Directors is comprised of concerned citizens of the greater
Miami-Dade area who oversee the operation of the program. Crime Stoppers
is a non-profit organization under section 501©3 of the IRS code, and is
funded through donations from the public. Contributions are
tax-deductible.
Is Crime Stoppers a TV show?__________________________________
No. It is a method
of collecting information to help solve a crime; however, many TV
stations run features to help publicize Crime Stoppers.
Can I email a tip to Crime Stoppers?_____________________________
No. Because of
security limitations, we can’t guarantee the anonymity of email tips. We
cannot treat any information we receive via email as an official Crime
Stoppers tip.
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