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What is the Central Alabama CrimeStoppers?
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Local, nonprofit, community-based program that uses
the public, media, and law enforcement to wage war on crime |
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Designed to help law enforcement fight crime by
gathering information from the public |
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CrimeStoppers encourages the public to help them fight
crime by offering tipsters anonymity. |
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Unlike other reward programs that only give awards
after the accused have been convicted, CrimeStoppers offers rewards to
the public only upon the arrest and indictment of anyone charged with
a serious felony. |
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CrimeStoppers also offers rewards for information
leading to the recovery of stolen property and illegal narcotics. |
How Does It Work?
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The media reenacts a criminal offense broadcast on:
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Television |
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Newspaper |
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Radio |
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The contact number is supplied at the end of each
broadcast, and persons having any information on the broadcast are
asked to call the contact number (215-STOP) |
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The Montgomery Police monitor the lines, taking in the
anonymous calls. |
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Once the case has been solved with the help of the
caller, the CrimeStoppers Board will weigh the crime and determine the
amount of the award. Then, an anonymous exchange is arranged so the
caller can remain anonymous. |
Business Watch Programs
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Objectives:
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To unite businesses in an effort to network
information |
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To decrease the crime within an area by increasing
the business |
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Community Involvement:
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To heighten crime prevention awareness |
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To create a safer environment for customers and
employees through crime prevention practices |
Prevention:
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Uses information and training on a particular topic
during the business watch meetings |
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Offers training for the individual businesses and
employees, upon request by management. |
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