Crime Stoppers

1.800.222.TIPS (8477)

715.536.3726

What is Crime Stoppers?  Crime Stoppers is a program which involves the public, the media, and the Police together in a fight against crime.

Why does Crime Stoppers work ?  Two of the most dangerous attitudes which adversely affect the quality of life in a community are fear and apathy.  The fear of reporting crimes or a disinterested, apathetic attitude on the part of citizens tend to encourage an increase in criminal activity.  Crime Stoppers programs are successful because they address those exact issues.  Crime Stoppers offers anonymity and cash awards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest of offenders or to the capture of fugitives.

How Does it Work ?  A civilian Board of Directors made up of involved citizens is responsible for establishing policy, raising funds, and for controlling the amount of reward payments.  When a call is received by Crime Stoppers, it is logged with the date, time, and a brief summary of the caller's information.  Callers are furnished with a secret code number which is used in all subsequent transactions.  Callers remain anonymous, with no pressure to reveal their identity, and still collect their rewards.  If a caller's information results in the arrest of an offender or the apprehension of a fugitive, arrangements will be made for a $ CASH REWARD $ 

The Board of Directors oversees the program based on information presented by the Police Coordinator.

Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County was organized October 1997 and has received numerous calls. 

In Wisconsin, Crime Stoppers Organization has recovered $6 million in drugs and property. 

Crime Stoppers is an effective crime fighting tool

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization and is funded entirely through donations from the public.  Contributions are tax-deductible.  If you have any questions regarding Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County or if you would like to have a member of our Board of Directors attend a community function, please call us at 536-3726.

Donations can be mailed to:  Crime Stoppers of Lincoln County, 1004 East First Street, Merrill, WI. 54452.