The Crimestoppers Coordinator is a sworn police officer, paid by the City, who manages the criminal information and reports to the civilian board about successful tips. Before the caller hangs up, a secret code is issued. If the information leads to an arrest, seizure of drugs or stolen property, or reveals the solution to an unsolved crime, the caller becomes eligible for a reward. Their case is presented at the next monthly Board of Director's meeting. The Board decides how much reward is appropriate, based on the usefulness and value of the information.
Cash is placed in an envelope marked with the caller's secret code.
The envelope is left in a public location where money is commonly exchanged. This allows the caller to retrieve their reward using their secret code and not reveal their identity. Support Rewards are funded by voluntary, tax-deductible donations from the community. Contributions are received throughout the year from businesses, civic organizations, and concerned individuals who want to do their part to fight crime. No government money is used for rewards.