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How Does Crime
Stoppers Work? There is usually someone who has information
that can help solve crime. In many investigations, however,
police and other law enforcement agencies encounter
individuals who will not directly provide information. The
three key reasons are:
♦ -
Fear of reprisal.
♦ -
An
attitude of apathy. ♦ -
Reluctance to get involved.
Crime Stoppers breaks through these
barriers by giving people the opportunity to provide
information without directly speaking to police or having to
testify in court. Obviously investigators need witnesses to
help prove their case in court, but most importantly they
need information that allows them to zero in on a suspect or
a criminal operation, such as a drug trafficking network.
Tips to Crime Stoppers does not give police evidence they
require to arrest an individual but puts them on the right
track to solve crime. Cash rewards from Crime Stoppers also
motivate some people to call anonymously with information
that will be vital to investigators.
Callaway County Crime
Stoppers (573) 592-2474
Jefferson City Area Crime Stoppers (573)
659-TIPS (8477)
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