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Crime Stoppers is a program in
which members of the community, media, law enforcement agencies, and
business work together to solve crimes. Citizens are encouraged, via
cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to
the arrest or indictment of criminals.
Who is Involved?
Crime Stoppers is made up of
volunteers in Rockingham County - people who are willing to take action
against crime. We want our community to be a safe one, and we are
willing to work to make it that way. A board of directors made up of
community members volunteer time and talent to the program. A
full-time, trained law enforcement coordinator has been appointed to assist
the board.
How does it work?
Each week, facts pertaining to unsolved crimes are publicized via radio,
newspaper, internet and television. Citizens are encouraged to call
Crime Stoppers with any information pertaining to unsolved crimes. Each
informant is given a code number so that confidentiality and anonymity are
ensured. Rewards of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest
of a criminal provide incentive to otherwise reluctant participants.
Who benefits?
All of us benefit. A criminal who is taken from the mainstream of our
community is not a threat to you, your children, or your business. In
a community where citizens work together to solve crimes, the swift, sure
punishment serves as a strong deterrent to would-be criminals.
How is the
organization growing?
The call volume to Crime Stoppers is growing; therefore, more of the board's
efforts must go to fund-raising and collecting donations.
Crime Stoppers has branched into the schools. In a joint effort between
the Rockingham County Consolidated School System and Crime Stoppers, students
at area middle and high schools can also participate in the program to aid
in reducing school violence, vandalism, and other crimes.
How can you help?
Crime Stoppers is not funded by your tax dollars. Donations must come from
private sources. It is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, which
means your donation is tax deductible. Please give to:
Rockingham County Crime Stoppers PO Box 128
Wentworth, NC 27375-9683
If you have knowledge of any
crimes committed, call us. Information leading to an arrest could be
worth up to $1,000. Your identity will remain anonymous.
You can also help Crime
Stoppers
by giving a tax-deductible donation. Crime Stoppers of Rockingham
County receives reward money only through fundraising activities and
donations. No other sources are utilized.
With your help, we can aid law
enforcement officers in their pursuit of criminals, and stop crime through
this community effort.
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