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Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach out to the SC Crime Stoppers Council Coordinator at coordinator@sccrimestoppers.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
- Crime Stoppers does not ask for your name, address, or any other information that could identify you.
- You are assigned a unique code number and password for your tip, which you use to check on the status of your information.
- Crime Stoppers does not record phone calls, track caller locations, or reveal any information that could identify you.
- NO. Law enforcement CANNOT make an arrest SOLELY on a Crime Stoppers tip. They must develop independent probable cause to make an arrest.
- Law enforcement uses information contained in a Crime Stoppers tip to initiate new investigations or further support current investigations.
- Crime Stoppers wants information on criminal activity, unsolved felony crimes, missing persons, and wanted fugitives.
- Provide as much detail as possible, including the type of crime, when and where it occurred, who was involved, and any other relevant details.
- Upload photos, videos, and/or audio files that might assist law enforcement in an investigation
- KEEP IN MIND...Law enforcement cannot make an arrest solely on a Crime Stoppers tip. They must develop independent probable cause to make an arrest.
- Yes! All Certified Crime Stoppers programs in SC offer cash rewards for tips that lead to an arrest.
- The amount of the reward can vary, but some programs offer up to $1,000 or even $5,000.
- Reward eligibility is determined by local Crime Stoppers boards based on factors like the type of crime, the number of arrests, and the value of recovered property.
- No, it's a nonprofit organization that assists law enforcement. Crime Stoppers provides a platform for the public to anonymously share information about criminal activity, which is then passed along to law enforcement agencies.
- The Crime Stoppers Coordinator serves as the liaison between the board, law enforcement, media, and the community.
- Coordinators are a sworn/nonsworn employee of a local law enforcement agency that manages the day-to-day operations of the program.
- Coordinators manage incoming tips and ensure they are forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agencies, all while maintaining the anonymity of the tipsters.
- Coordinators can offer professional advice to their local Crime Stoppers board, but they do not participate in voting on program-related decisions.
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