DuPage Crime Stoppers Help To Fill Void

The fugitives of the world may be overjoyed at the news that the television show America's Most Wanted is no more. However there is no need to fear, the DuPage County Crime Stoppers are ready to help fill the void. The DuPage County Crime Stoppers are the leader in DuPage County for allowing callers to provide crime solving assistance to the authorities, without being directly involved in the investigation process.

(Americas Most Wanted was modeled after the Crime Stopper program and after 23 years AMW boasts 1154 arrests, while after 35 years Crime Stoppers USA boasts 569,274 arrests)

Law Enforcement cannot solve all the crimes on their own. Forensic science and investigative skills are vital, along with information from the public. Crime Stoppers was developed to combat the public's fear of reprisals, public apathy, and a reluctance to get involved, while recognizing that someone other than the criminal may have information about a crime. The program provides anonymity and pays rewards up to $1000 when the supplied information leads to a felony arrest and/or conviction.

Although the DuPage County Crime Stoppers program does not have a national television show, they do have the ability to work with chapters of the USA Crime Stoppers, Crime Stoppers International, the FBI, the US Marshals Service and local law enforcement, filling that void where people who might have called America's Most Wanted, can instead call Crime Stoppers (1 -800-222-TIPS).

The DuPage County Crime Stoppers organization frequently gets calls about crimes that have occurred elsewhere in the state or nation. The supplied information is electronically passed along to their counterparts or in some cases directly to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Like America's Most Wanted, the DuPage County Crime Stoppers faced challenges this year. Economic downturn along with the lack of donations from both individuals and businesses has curbed any giving to Crime Stoppers, a 501 C3 not-for-profit organizations. The need for financial and in-kind donations is becoming desperate for all Crime Stopper organizations and without additional support severe cuts in services are inevitable. You can donate today by visiting the organizations web site (http://www.dupagecrimestoppers.com) and click on the support link. While you are there view the most wanted page. Remember if you SEE SOMETHING…HEAR SOMETHING… SAY SOMETHING… for Crime Stoppers only wants your information, NOT your name.