Stopping Crime Is Every Citizen's Responsibility

Texas Crime Stoppers offers education, training, and research sources for law enforcement agencies as well as the general public. Stopping crime is the responsibility of every citizen.

If you have information about a crime or the location of a fugitive, contact Texas Crime Stoppers, 24 hours a day, at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). You DO NOT have to give your name, and you could earn up to a $1,000 CASH REWARD.

2007 Texas Best Awards - View Video

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"Stop Snitching" Cameraman Gets 30 Years for Drug, Gun Crimes

Text Message Tips Silently Solve Crimes in Boston, View here.

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Anyone with information concerning the arson at the Governor's Mansion on June 8, 2008 should call Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $50,000.

Investigators: Texas Governor's Mansion Fire Maybe Politically Motivated,
KEYE TV, Austin, Texas, June 16, 2008

Officials say Governor's Mansion fire politically motivated,
Houston Chronicle, June 16, 2008

$50,000 reward offered in Governor's Mansion fire,
Austin American-Statesman, June 16, 2008

Wanted Governor's Mansion Fire Arsonist - $50,000,
590 KLBJ Radio, June 16, 2008

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2007 Texas Crime Stoppers Statewide Statistics

Campus programs (public schools, universities)
1,980 cases cleared
1,522 administratively disciplined
$135,907 value of property recovered
$21,956 value of narcotics seized
124 weapons seized


Community programs

• 5,913 suspects arrested
  8,344 cases cleared
  $3,647,606 value of property recovered
  $46,824,306 value of narcotics seized

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Training

For information about upcoming training opportunities, please click here.

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Programs Scheduled For Recertification

Twenty five Crime Stoppers programs are due for recertification:
For more information click here.

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Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council

Established by the Texas Legislature within the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, the council is comprised of members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The council is responsible for certifying local programs and providing oversight and policy direction for the Texas Crime Stoppers Program.

Contact your council members here.

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Texas Crime Stoppers Training Contact Information
Texas State University-San Marcos
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666-4610
866-220-4357
512-245-0571
FAX 512-245-2851
gl02@txstate.edu