JEFFERSON COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS INC
EIN 37-1161064 · Crime & Legal-Related N.E.C. (I99)
What they do
Three Essential Elements Make Up A Crime Stopper ProgramTHE COMMUNITYCitizens 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 Police and The Media and Generally Oversee The Program. The Directors Are Also Responsible for Fund Raising, and All Volunteer Service. Tax Money is Not Sought.THE MEDIACrime Stoppers Methods, Objectives, Successes and Phone Numbers Are Publicized On A Regular Basis By The Media. An Unsolved "Crime of The Week" is Given Special Treatment With Details Published In Newspapers, On Radio and In Certain Cases A Re-enactment On Television.THE POLICEA Special Crime Stoppers Phone With A Well Publicized Number is Provided to The Community. Callers Are Assigned A Special Code Number and NEVER Give Their Names. If, After The Investigation, The Information Leads to An Arrest, The Caller is Entitled to A Reward.
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About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1985
- Location
- 600 S 27TH ST, MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864-3000
- County
- Jefferson
- In care of
- % VICKI C YOUNG