named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Anonymous Tip Line
Operates a 1-800-244-TIPS hotline for community members to anonymously report information about unsolved crimes
Cash Reward Program
Offers rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to felony arrests, with over $175,000 distributed since inception
Web Tip Submission
Online system allowing anonymous submission of crime tips through the organization’s website
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administering cash rewards for actionable crime tipsOffers and disburses cash rewards of up to $5,000 (and occasionally higher for specific cases, such as a $25,000 reward for the 1986 Chaim Weiss murder) to anonymous individuals whose tips lead to arrests or indictments; rewards are evaluated by a community board and privately distributed.
- Operating anonymous crime tip submission systemOperates a multi-channel anonymous tip system allowing the public to submit crime information via telephone, mail, web-based forms, and a free mobile app; includes secure two-way communication to enable follow-up between tipsters and coordinators.
- Publicizing unsolved crimes to solicit public tipsActively publicizes details of unsolved crimes in Nassau County—including homicides, robberies, larceny, assault, and hit-and-run incidents—through media outreach, case-specific postings, and video re-enactments, often including suspect descriptions, dates, locations, and reference numbers to encourage public engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$30K
Contributions & grants$30K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$33K
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balance sheet
Total assets$289K
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Net assets$289K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- JAMES MCCANN — DIRECTOR
- JOHN BURNS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN G KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
- JON LEDECKY — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH G DIPPELL — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH G LANGONE — DIRECTOR
- MARK UDELL — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL L RAFFERTY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Albuquerque Police Department Government — Partnered with Detective MacAleese to establish the first Crime Stoppers program.
- Anderson Software Partner — Technology partner that powers the WebTip online tip submission system.
- Fraud and Forgery Unit Partner — Works with Crime Stoppers on cases involving financial fraud and skimming devices.
- KOAT Partner — Broadcast the crime re-enactment video that generated public tips.
- Local law enforcement agencies Partner — Collaborates with local law enforcement agencies by providing them with anonymous tips from the community.
- Nassau County Executive Government — Collaborated in the founding of the Crime Stoppers program in 1995.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Collaborated in the founding of the Crime Stoppers program and continues to receive crime tips through the program.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Collaborates to publicize suspects wanted in connection with serious crimes such as homicide and grand larceny.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Collaborates with Crime Stoppers to investigate and publicize unsolved crimes in Nassau County.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Collaborates with law enforcement to share information on unsolved homicides and receive tips.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Collaborates with the Nassau County Police Department’s Homicide Squad to seek public information on unsolved homicides.
- Nassau County Police Department Partner — Operates in conjunction with Crime Stoppers to investigate tips and make arrests.
- Navigate360 Partner — Partner in the P3 Global Intel program for submitting crime tips
- P3 Intel Partner — Technology partner providing the P3 Tips mobile app platform for anonymous crime tip submissions.
- businesses Partner — Supports the program through donations, including reward monies.
- civic and social clubs Partner — Participates in and supports the Crime Stoppers program through collaboration and donations.
- local media Partner — Donates airtime and newspaper space to promote the Crime Stoppers program and disseminate information.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Anonymous Tip System with Financial Incentives 8 orgsmethodology: anonymous_tip_rewardsBy guaranteeing anonymity and offering financial rewards for tips that lead to felony arrests, the organization increases public willingness to report crime information, thereby generating actionable intelligence for law enforcement. This approach works because it reduces fear of retaliation and counteracts apathy by providing a tangible benefit for participation.shared approach: Incentivized Community Intelligence →
- Community-Driven Crime Solving Through Public Engagement 8 orgsmethodology: community-tip-driven-investigationsBy publicly sharing details and images of unsolved crimes via media and outreach campaigns, the organization leverages community knowledge to generate investigative tips. This works because public exposure increases awareness and personal connection to cases, motivating individuals with information to come forward.shared approach: Incentivized Community Intelligence →
- Community Governance Modelmethodology: community_governed_modelBy involving a civilian community board in guiding financial and promotional activities, the organization strengthens public trust and local ownership, which enhances program legitimacy and effectiveness. This works because community-led oversight increases transparency and aligns operations with local priorities.