November 15, 2018 - Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by representatives from Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers, the City of Fort Wayne and City of New Haven police departments, Indiana State Police, Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers.
Crime Stoppers is a community program geared toward public involvement in the fight against crime.Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by representatives from Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers, the City of Fort Wayne and City of New Haven police departments, Indiana State Police, Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the FBI and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office to commemorate the 35-year anniversary of Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a community program geared toward public involvement in the fight against crime.
During their 35 years of service, Crime Stoppers has facilitated the arrest of more than 11,400 criminals using anonymous tips. The non-profit organization offers cash rewards up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and have awarded more than a half-million dollars over the years. Although part of a national organization, it is operated by local citizens with the cooperation of city and county law enforcement, including Fort Wayne and New Haven police departments, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the Indiana State Police and the FBI. Crime Stoppers covers ten Indiana counties and three Ohio counties and is funded entirely through donations from the public.
“I’m impressed and grateful for the hard work of Crime Stoppers and the group of volunteers who are dedicated to making this program so successful, as well as the businesses and individuals who have provided financial support to fund the cash rewards,” said Mayor Henry. “It’s critical that we keep our residents safe and Crime Stoppers has played an essential role in maintaining the outstanding quality of life we enjoy in our community.”