Calls are received at the local Crime Stoppers tips line phone. This phone is a stand alone instrument which does not provide caller ID, and conversations are not recorded. The Crime Stoppers coordinator receiving the information completes the tips information form, makes initial inquiries and then passes the information to the appropriate agency. Calls are accepted regarding any publicized request for information, such as "Crime of the Week" or such other crime(s) the caller has knowledge of.

By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, Crime Stoppers allows the caller to give information in a positive atmosphere without the prospect of retribution. By offering cash rewards for information leading to indictment or arrests, the program encourages otherwise reluctant callers to provide information.

Put simply, it is a three part approach to solving the crime problem. Crime Stoppers relies on cooperation between the police, the media, and the general community to provide a flow of information about crime and criminals.

Does Crime Stoppers Work?

The answer is quite simply yes. Since the start of Crime Stoppers, many calls have been received resulting in thousands of arrests and recovery of substantial amounts of property. Calls have included information about murder, robbery, rape, assaults, drug and firearm offenses.

The success of a Crime Stoppers program cannot be purely judged on statistics, however, other benefits have come to notice:

A greater awareness in the community that there is a crime problem.
A willingness by the community to fight back against crime if it is given the opportunity and motivation.
Improved relationships between police, media, and the community.

Crime Stoppers is definitely here to stay. It has been accepted by police as a valid and effective investigative tool and the public, through its overwhelming response, appears to have accepted it as a more palatable alternative to traditional methods of giving information.

 Ways to Provide Information to Crime Stoppers

 Phone Call

Calls are received at the Crime Stoppers call center phone line phone (888-CRIME-SC). 
Caller ID, and conversations are not recorded. The Crime Stoppers Coordinator receiving the information completes the tips information form, makes initial inquiries, gives the caller a Tip ID#  and then routes the information to the proper Law Enforcement  Agency. Calls are accepted regarding any publicized request for information, such as "Crime of the Week" or such other crime(s) the caller has knowledge of.

By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity Crime Stoppers allows the caller to give information in a positive atmosphere without the prospect of retribution or being recognized. Also by offering cash rewards for information leading to indictment or arrests, the program encourages otherwise reluctant callers to provide information.

The Crime Stopper's process is truly a win-win process for everyone.

The Online WebTip  

You can submit your tips to Crimestoppers from your smart phone or other mobile device by using the P3 Tips app. Download the P3 Tips app by going to the App Store on your iOS or Google play on your Android device. 

Make sure you select United States > South Carolina > Spartanburg > Crime Stoppers of the Midlands to submit a tip.  You can upload images and videos. You can also two-way dialog with our call takers. Once you submit your tip, you can check the status of the tip by logging into the app.