Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is Crime Stoppers?

want to live in a community that's as safe and secure as possible. against crime.
That's why they're donating their time and effort in the fight

against crime.
  • How does Crime Stoppers work?
When you submit information via the hotline or the webiste, you
will be given a random anonymous id number.  You will have the
opportunity to check back later using your id number and see if
you are eligible for a reward.
  • Am I eligible for a reward?
To be eligible to receive a reward for your information you meet
the following requirements:
  • Tip information MUST be submitted directly to Jackson
    County Crime Stoppers via the tip line or the website.  
    Information given in any other way is NOT ELIGIBLE for a
    reward.  

  • Information provided that leads to the arrest of a suspect,
    or to the arrest of a fugitive wanted in a felony case, is
    eligible for a reward.

  • The following persons are NOT ELIGIBLE for a reward:

  1. Law enforcement officers, including reserve officers,
    corrections officers, probation/parole officers, and
    members of their immediate family.
  2. The perpetrator or co-perpetrator of the crime.
  3. The victim of the crime.
  4. The fugitive.

  • If more than one person furnished information regarding
    the same crime or fugitive, the reward money will be
    divided as the Board may determine, based upon the
    relative importance and timeliness of the informants'
    information.