You Can Help Catch Criminals

From the Newark Police Department

Bay Area Crime Stoppers is a community-based organization dedicated to solving and preventing serious crime by promoting community involvement in the apprehension of criminals.

How it Works:

There is always someone who has information that can help solve crime. These people can call Crime Stoppers anonymously and provide a tip that will help investigators identify those responsible.
In any investigation, police and other law enforcement agencies encounter individuals who will not directly provide information. The three key reasons are:

• Fear of reprisal,
• An attitude of apathy,
• Reluctance to get involved.

About the Program:

Crime Stoppers breaks through these barriers by giving people the opportunity to provide information:

• Without directly speaking to police,
• Without revealing the caller's identity,
• Without having to testify in court,
• With an opportunity to earn a reward if the information leads to an arrest and charge.
• Bay Area Crime Stoppers (BACS) is one of 1,200 Crime Stoppers programs in 20 countries. Crime Stoppers programs have enjoyed great success, boasting an average conviction rate of 95% on cases solved by a tip to the program.
• Features: The BACS program is a nonprofit organization offering cash rewards of up to $2,000 to anyone furnishing anonymous information that leads to the arrest and charging of fugitives and criminals committing serious felony crimes. Information is received through a special BACS tips hotline manned by a professional call center 24/7. Each caller is assigned a code number for the purpose of assuring anonymity.
• Benefits: BACS is a very cost effective way for law enforcement to gather information on crimes. One phone call or text message could lead to the solving of many crimes in any given area.
• Funding: The program is supported by tax-deductible donations from businesses, corporations, individuals and service organizations.

If you have any information that may lead to an arrest, please CALL 800-222-TIPS (8477) or text BAYTIP plus your info to CRIMES (274637) or visit http://www.bayareacrimestoppers.org and click the Give a Tip button to send your tip using the online Web Tips form.

To learn more about the Bay Area Crime Stoppers program and support it in your community, please contact us by email at info@bayareacrimestoppers.org.