Why Do We Need Crime Stoppers?

Crime Stoppers is based on the principle that "Someone other than the criminal has information that can solve a crime" and was created to combat the three major problems faced by law enforcement in generating that information:

How Does It Work?

The responsibility for establishing policy, raising funds and for controlling the amount of reward payments rests with a Board of Directors made up of involved citizens.

When a call is received by CRIME STOPPERS, it is logged with the date, time, and a brief summary of the callers information. Callers are furnished with a secret code number which is used in subsequent transactions.

Callers may remain anonymous, with no pressure to reveal their identity and still collect their rewards.

If a caller's information results in the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against a felony crime offender or the apprehension of a felony fugitive, arrangements will be made so that the caller receives a reward in $CASH$ and anonymity is preserved.

The Board of Directors oversees the program and approves the rewards to be paid, based on information presented by the Police Coordinator.

Who Administers The Program?

The CRIME STOPPERS Board of Directors is comprised of concerned citizens from Winnebago County who oversee the operation of the program.

All Board members are actively involved in various committees. The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

We are always looking for interested individuals to join the board. If you have an interest, call Sgt. Steve Sagmeister at the Oshkosh Police Department, at 236-5742. Sgt. Sagmeister will have a Board member  contact you.
 

Crime Stoppers Nationwide

There are over 600 CRIME STOPPERS programs nationwide. Over 77,000 defendants have been convicted as a result of CRIME STOPPERS tips.

In Winnebago County, calls have helped solve crimes related to:

 

IF YOU HAVE A TIP PLEASE CALL 1(800)621-CASH (2274)

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