Florida announces statewide phone number to submit crime tips –

Hernando County Crime Stoppers - Brooksville, FL.

People who have tips to report about crimes can now dial one number no matter where they are in the state.

That number is **TIPS (8477). It will connect you to the Crime Stoppers office in the region you’re calling from. There are 27 Crime Stoppers offices across the state, including in Hernando County. Hernando County Crime Stoppers President Bob Dunn stated “We are so pleased this program has advanced to this innovative use of technology. This is just another avenue for local citizens to assist law enforcement by being the eyes and ears in the community. What you see, what you hear and what you know can make a difference and the easy-dial number along with the P3 Tips mobile app is just another way to get the information in to law enforcement quickly.”

Attorney General, Ashley Moody, and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers (FACS) made an announcement, saying it’s the first statewide cellular Crime Stoppers tip number of its kind in the nation.

“As Florida’s Attorney General, I am always looking for ways to improve how the public can work with law enforcement to fight crime and protect our communities. Crime Stoppers is a shining example of how we can work together toward this vital goal,” Moody said.

“The statewide program, **TIPS (8477), allows citizens to anonymously report crime and collect rewards for tips that lead to an arrest. With these advances to already successful programs, we hope even more citizens will help solve cases, stop crime, and build a Stronger, Safer Florida.”

President of the FACS and executive director of Manatee County Crime Stoppers, Frank Brunner said, “The network of 27 Crime Stoppers chapters serving Florida are excited about implementing this new technology. This system is one more tool in our toolbox which will make it easier for the public to anonymously share critical information and assist law enforcement with making our state a safer place.”

When a user calls **TIPS, in addition to routing the caller to the local Crime Stoppers line, a smartphone application link will be sent to the phone which enables an individual to download the Crime Stopper app, P3 Tips. This free app is another avenue for individuals to report tips subject to rewards. Similar to any phone call made to Crime Stoppers, any tip sent through the app is reported anonymously.
 

Hernando County Crime Stoppers encourages members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime by overcoming the two key elements that inhibit community involvement: fear and apathy.

Hernando County Crime Stoppers provides an anonymous, toll-free tip line, web-tipping, and a mobile tip application to encourage citizens in the community to volunteer vital information helpful to law enforcement agencies to fight against crime.

Anonymous tipsters who contact Crime Stoppers and give information, which law enforcement confirms led directly to the arrest of an adult or juvenile in an unsolved crime, or the arrest of a wanted fugitive, will be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. 

You MUST provide the information directly to Crime Stoppers to be eligible for a reward.
Contacting law enforcement first will disqualify you.

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Hernando County Crime Stoppers Inc. is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit organization.

Hernando County Crime Stoppers
PO Box 10264, Brooksville, FL 34603
1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or dial **TIPS (8477)

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