Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page [ [link removed] ].

CS Banner with red
 

October 2024

________________________________________________________________________



 2024 Crime Stoppers USA Conference

IN

The 2024 Crime Stoppers USA Conference took place September 13th - September 16th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over the course of four days, attendees had the opportunity to acquire insights into best practices, innovative ideas, legal updates, strategic planning, securing tips, and so much more. The conference served as a valuable platform to improve programs and cultivate collaborations with various Crime Stoppers organizations nationwide.

Thank you to Crime Stoppers USA for their outstanding work in organizing and hosting this exceptional conference!

________________________________________________________________________



Crime Stoppers USA Award Winners!

*Radio Ad of the Year – Population 100,001 to 250,000*
Waco Crime Stoppers

*Print Ad of the Year – Population 100,001 to 250,000*
Crime Stoppers of Midland

*Television Public Service Announcement of the Year – Population 100,001 to 250,000*
Crime Stoppers of Midland 

*Television Public Service Announcement of the Year – Population 250,001 to 1,000,000*
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas

*Social Media of the Year - Population 100,001 to 250,000*
Crime Stoppers of Midland 

*Social Media of the Year - Population 250,001 to 1,000,000*
Waco Crime Stoppers

________________________________________________________________________



35th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference

1

The 35th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference was held in Waco, Texas. This three-day training opportunity was offered to Peace Officers, Crime Stoppers Board Members, and Volunteers. Attendees had the chance to learn about the impact of Crime Stoppers across the state, gain knowledge on nonprofit guidelines, best practices, program marketing, and current trends. The conference provided a valuable opportunity to enhance programs and foster collaboration with other Crime Stoppers organizations across the state.

We would like to express our appreciation to Waco Crime Stoppers for their exceptional job in hosting a great conference!

________________________________________________________________________



2024 Texas' Best Award Winners!

*PUBLICITY AWARD WINNERS:*
Texas Best Website 2024
Crime Stoppers of Houston

Texas Best Creative Publicity Award 2024
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas Safe Home Display
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas

Texas Best Social Media Award 2024
Crime Stoppers of Midland

*MEDIA AWARD WINNERS:*
Texas Best Radio Competition 2024
Crime of the Week
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas

Texas Best Radio Competition 2024
Special Production/Public Service Announcement
Crime Stoppers of El Paso 

Texas Best Television Competition 2024
Crime of the Week
Fox 26 – Breaking Bond Weekly Series
Crime Stoppers of Houston

Texas Best Television Competition 2024
Special Production/Public Service Announcement
Challenge Accepted
Waco Crime Stoppers

Texas Best Newsprint Competition 2024
Crime of the Week
Crime Stoppers: Authorities Investigating Pedestrian Fatality
Crime Stoppers of Midland

Texas Best Newsprint Competition 2024
General Newsprint
Crime Stoppers Offers Cash Reward in 1995 Cold Case
Crime Stoppers of Midland

*INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS:*
Coordinator of the Year 2024
Jeremy Raley
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas

Coordinator of the Year 2024
Sofie Martinez
Waco Crime Stoppers

Board Member of the Year 2024
Yvonne Garza
Edinburg Crime Stoppers

Board Member of the Year 2024
Dena Dieterich
Waco Crime Stoppers

*RICHARD CARTER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:*
Belinda Hall
Amarillo Crime Stoppers

Robert Blackwell
Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas

JB Smith
Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers

Greg New
Grand Prairie Crime Stoppers

________________________________________________________________________



Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured

Top 10

*2024 Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured Stats (as of 9/6/2024)*


* Total Captures: 32
* Top 10 Fugitives Arrested: 17
* Top 10 Sex Offenders Arrested: 11
* Top10 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested: 4

* Total Gang Members Arrested: 10
* Total Sex Offenders Arrested: 11
* Rewards Paid: $14,000

Texas 10 Most Wanted Website [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________



Texas Crime Stoppers Annual Campus Conference

Squirrel

Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers has an exciting and engaging conference planned for us this year! 

*February 17-19, 2025*

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]



________________________________________________________________________



Training Opportunities

*29th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference *
Seguin, Texas
February 17-19, 2025

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
San Marcos, Texas
April 2025

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Waxahachie, Texas
June 2025

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Kaufman, Texas
August 2025

*36th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference *
Odessa, Texas
October 13-15, 2025

Texas Crime Stoppers Events [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Crime Stoppers in the Field!

Lyndsay Ysla, Director of Texas Crime Stoppers, recently had the opportunity to present at the Dallas Police Department's (DPD) Robbery Symposium, where she addressed the growing concern of rising criminal activity in Dallas's main business district. In her presentation, Lyndsay focused on the vital role that Crime Stoppers plays in fostering collaboration between the community, law enforcement, and crime prevention initiatives.

She emphasized the importance of building a strong, unified relationship between these three pillars to create a safer environment for everyone. Lyndsay shared strategies for overcoming challenges in cultivating these connections, particularly when working with business owners who are often on the front lines of dealing with criminal activity. Her insights highlighted how cooperation between local businesses and law enforcement can lead to more effective crime prevention and increased community engagement.

The audience included a mix of DPD patrol officers and local business owners, making for a productive dialogue on how Crime Stoppers can be a valuable resource in tackling the recent crime surge. Lyndsay’s presentation offered actionable steps and innovative approaches to enhance safety in the district and reinforced the critical role that community collaboration plays in crime prevention.

________________________________________________________________________



Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassadors

The Texas Crime Stoppers Ambassador Program is a student-based leadership program for youth involved in their local Crime Stoppers community.

Each ambassador is assigned a month to submit an article in the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter. The topics may include, campus program success stories, an interview with their Student Resource Officer or a board member, community engagement, editorials on leadership, mentoring, or student motivation.

Check out what the Ambassadors have to say!
[ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________



Happy Anniversary!

*Aransas County Crime Stoppers, *35 years

*Austin County Crime Stoppers*, 1 year 

*Calhoun County Crime Stoppers, *31 years

*Capital Area Crime Stoppers, *45 years

*Colorado County Crime Stoppers, *36 years

*Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers, *43 years

*Crime Stoppers of El Paso, *46 years

*Crime Stoppers of Houston, *44 years

*Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas, *43 years

*Crime Stoppers of Wilson County, *32 years

*Devine Area Crime Stoppers dba Medina County Crime Stoppers, *39 years

*Donna Crime Stoppers, *21 years 

*Greater Gonzalez County Crime Stoppers, *12 years

*Lake Country Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 41 years

*Palo Pinto County Crime Stoppers*, 34 years

*Rio Grande City Crime Stoppers,* 17 years

*Safe City Commission*, 31 years

*Upshur County Crime Stoppers*, 33 years

Congratulations on all your years of service!  Thank you for the continued investment within your community which has paved the way for a safer, stronger future for Texas. 

________________________________________________________________________



Interested In Hosting?

The Texas Crime Stoppers Team is looking for local programs to host a conference. Programs are expected to host a multi-day training in order to be considered as a host site. Grant funding is available to offset costs related to Crime Stoppers training events.

For programs interested in learning more about hosting an event, please contact Lyndsay Ysla at [email protected] or (512) 475-2252.

________________________________________________________________________







Crime Stoppers Logo 2023 Hori

This email furnished by Texas Crime Stoppers,
Public Safety Office, Office of the Texas Governor. 

Visit us online at gov.texas.gov/crime-stoppers [ [link removed] ].

Manage Subscriptions [ [link removed] ]  |  Unsubscribe All [ [link removed] ]  |  Contact Crime Stoppers [ [link removed] ]



GovDelivery [ [link removed] ], Inc. sending on behalf of the Office of the Governor · P.O. Box 12428 · Austin TX 78711-2428 · 800-843-5789