It offers anonymity to callers, and cash rewards to those who furnish information leading to the arrest or filing of criminal charges against felony crime offenders, and for the capture of fugitives.
Anonymity overcomes fear of involvement and cash overcomes apathy.
Contributions are tax-deductible. All funds received are used for rewards and, to a small degree, for promotional expenses. The responsibility for establishing policy, raising funds and for controlling the amount of reward payments rests with the Board of Directors. Callers are furnished with a confidential code number which is used for identification in all subsequent transactions. Callers remain anonymous, with no pressure to reveal their identity.