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June 2025

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2025 Star of Texas Nominations

The annual Star of Texas Awards, hosted by the Public Safety Office every September, honor the bravery and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and emergency first responders who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Since its establishment in 2003, more than 734 individuals have been recognized for their service.

Nominations are currently being accepted for eligible individuals, including private citizens who assist first responders. The nomination form is accessible through the Star of Texas website [ [link removed] ]. 

SOTA

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Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured

Top 10

*2025 Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured Stats (as of 6/4/2025)*


* Total Captures: 32
* Top 10 Fugitives Arrested: 15
* Top 10 Sex Offenders Arrested: 8
* Top10 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested: 9

* Total Gang Members Arrested: 1
* Total Sex Offenders Arrested: 9
* Rewards Paid: $25,000

Texas 10 Most Wanted Website [ [link removed] ]


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Training Opportunities

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Waxahachie, Texas
June 23-34, 2025

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Terrell, Texas
August 18-19, 2025

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]

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

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]

*30th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference *
Amarillo, Texas
February 23-25, 2026

Texas Crime Stoppers Events [ [link removed] ]

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eGrants Training & Support

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If you received a Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund grant and want to learn more about managing it through eGrants, consider attending one of our one-day, in-person eGrants training sessions hosted by the Public Safety Office.

These training sessions are held across Texas and are completely free. They provide valuable guidance on navigating the eGrants system, ensuring compliance, and making the most of your funding.

    Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding—register today!

Register Here! [ [link removed] ]


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Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassadors

The Texas Crime Stoppers Ambassador Program is a student leadership initiative designed for youth engaged in their local Crime Stoppers community.

Each ambassador is assigned a month to contribute an article for the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter. Possible topics include campus program success stories, interviews with their Student Resource Officer or a board member, community involvement, as well as editorials on leadership, mentoring, or student motivation.

 

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

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Happy Anniversary!

*Awareness of Crime in Texarkana, 45* years 

*Crime Stoppers of San Angelo*, 38 years

*Denton County Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 36 years

*Falls County Crime Stoppers*, 28 years

*Gillespie County Crime Stoppers, Inc.,* 36 years

*Gregg County Crime Stoppers*, 44 years

*Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 28 years

*Kendall County Crime Stoppers*, 35 years

*Mission Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 41 years

*Odessa Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 42 years

*Parker County Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 39 years

*Wood County Crime Stoppers*, 40 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. 

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Interested In Hosting?

The Texas Crime Stoppers team is seeking local programs interested in hosting a conference or Basic Training course. To be considered, programs must be able to support a multi-day training event. Grant funding is available to help offset costs associated with hosting Crime Stoppers training events.

If your program is interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Erin Cole at [email protected].

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