Most people have heard of Crime Stoppers but don't really know what it is. If that is the case with you, please take a few minutes to learn more about Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers was started in Albuquerque, N.M., in 1976 and there are now programs in England, Australia, Canada and Africa. The program began as an effort to obtain information on a murder case. The caller was guaranteed anonymity and that guarantee continues to this day.

Crime Stoppers is a community-based program operated entirely by the citizens of the community in which the program is located. It involves the public, the media and the police in the fight against crime. Cash rewards are offered to people who call the advertised "hot line" number with information on felony crimes.

The reward fund is supported by a percentage of probation fees collected by the courts that are given to local programs. However, local programs must find their own funds for advertising, phone bills and other expenses.

Crime Stoppers in Grand Prairie is governed by The Grand Prairie Crime Commission, which is responsible for raising those funds. The Crime Commission is made up of dues-paying citizens and businesses, and is governed by a set of by-laws. Donations to the Crime Commission to support Crime Stoppers is tax deductible.

The Grand Prairie Police Department assigns an officer to act as a liaison between the Crime Commission and the Police Department. That officer coordinates the day-to-day operation of Crime Stoppers and is responsible for answering the "hot line", taking information, distributing it to the proper investigative unit, making reward recommendations and performing any other duties necessary to keep the program running smoothly.

We appreciate your support in making this highly successful program even more successful.

Call..... 972-988-TIPS.....To give information on felony crimes and remain anonymous!!!!

You may also refer to www:gpcrimestoppers.org.