Bay Area Crime Stoppers (BACS) is one of 1,200 Crime Stoppers programs in 20 countries. Crime Stoppers programs have enjoyed great success, boasting an average conviction rate of 95% on cases solved by a tip to the program.

Features: The BACS program is a nonprofit organization offering cash rewards of up to $2,000 to anyone furnishing anonymous information that leads to the arrest and charging of fugitives and criminals commit-ting serious felony crimes. Information is received through a special BACS tips hotline manned by a professional call center 24/7. Each caller is assigned a code number for the purpose of assuring anonymity.

Benefits: BACS is a very cost effective way for law enforcement to gather information on crimes. One phone call or text message could lead to the solving of many crimes in any given area.

Funding: The program is supported by tax-deductible donations from businesses, corpo-rations, individuals and service organizations.

Bay Area Crime Stoppers is a community-based organization dedicated to solving and preventing serious crime by promoting community involvement in the apprehension of criminals.