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Crime Stoppers is based on the principle that "someone other than the criminal has information that would solve the crime." Crimestoppers was created to combat the two major problems faced by law enforcement in generating that information:
Crimestoppers resolves both of these problems by:
There are three essential elements:
The Community: Citizens are responsible for forming a Crime Stoppers non-profit corporation, whose Directors establish policy, determine amount and method of reward payments, work closely with the media and police, and oversee the program. The Directors are responsible for fund raising and all volunteer services. No tax money is sought.
The Police: A special Crime Stoppers phone with a well-publicized number is manned by detectives. The callers are given a special code number and do not give their names. If, after investigation the information leads to an arrest, the caller is entitled to a reward of up to US $1,000.
When you phone in your tip, you are given a code number by the officer answering the phone. Only you have that number. The officer will tell you when to call again to ascertain if your information qualified for a reward. If so, all you or your nominee has to do is visit our bank and see the person whose name the officer will give you. When you state your code number, you will receive an envelope with the reward in cash. No signature required. Easy money, eh! |
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The Media: Crime Stoppers
methods, objectives, and phone numbers are publicized on a regular
basis by the media. An unsolved crime is given special treatment with
details published in newspapers and aired on radio/television.
It is very simple to report a crime. Before
doing so, we request that you have as many details available as possible
in order to assist the detectives. The West Hawaii Crime Stoppers
Tips Line number is (808) 329-8181. This is a stand-alone phone, and
the identity of the caller is not known.
We are glad you asked this question. First, and we believe foremost,
is the feeling you will enjoy having contributed to the safety of
your community. You will also have made a contribution to your local
economy by saving hours, and perhaps days of the detective's time
which all cost a great deal of money. You will have assisted in putting
criminals where they belong. Of course, do not forget you will enjoy
a reward with no questions asked of up to US $1,000 if your information
led to an arrest and indictment. Isn't that all worth a simple phone
call to our Tips Line?