NYPD and New York City Police Foundation Unveil New Crime Stoppers Mobile App
September 12, 2019
Available on Apple iOS® and Android® devices, the new Crime Stoppers mobile app facilitates anonymous, real-time communication between the NYPD and tipsters
The NYPD and New York City Police Foundation today unveiled an innovative new Crime Stoppers mobile app developed for community members to anonymously and securely submit tips to NYPD investigators. The app, CS-NYC, improves crime solving by serving as the catalyst for real-time, more compelling conversations with NYPD investigators, while preserving tipsters’ anonymity. Available free for download on Apple iOS and Android devices, the mobile app introduces another way for members of the community to become more engaged in keeping New York City safe.
"The community is New York City's best crime fighting resource and the mobile Crime Stoppers app is our newest tool to deepen our partnership with witnesses who provide anonymous tips that help us solve crimes," said Chief Dermot Shea, NYPD Chief of Detectives. "For 35 years, Crime Stoppers has engaged witnesses and those knowledgeable of crimes in their communities to help the NYPD, and this new app is gives the public another opportunity to have a vested interest in helping to keep their neighborhoods safe."
The new mobile app allows investigators to more easily receive quality tips with attached images, documents, and videos. Other benefits include the ability for the investigator to engage in safe, private two-way dialog with the tipster—a brand new feature that was previously impossible through text messaging alone.
The New York City Police Foundation, which supports the Crime Stoppers program, is investing resources to raise awareness of and increase adoption and use of the mobile app.
"The Foundation is committed to investing in programs like Crime Stoppers that help the NYPD keep New York City the safest big city in America," said Susan Birnbaum, President and CEO of the New York City Police Foundation. "The new mobile app is just one way Crime Stoppers continues to evolve to help solve crimes. Just last year, thanks to a contribution to the Foundation, we unveiled a new Crime Stoppers truck that projects the tips hotline, website, and social media channels on LED screens and can update messaging in real time as new information becomes available."
To download the app for free, mobile device users can search "NYPD Crime Stoppers" in the Apple iTunes and the Google Play stores.
Once a user downloads the application, they will have access to many different features which include submitting / updating a tip, links to all social media handles, wanted flyers, and, if desired, the ability to call the Crime Stoppers hotline anonymously. After choosing to submit a tip, users can select from ten different language options to give the information. The app is designed to be user-friendly and quick from start to finish.
In addition to the app, community members can continue to provide tips by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, or submitting through their website or social media channels.
Those who submit tips that lead to an arrest or an indictment may be eligible for up to a $2,500 cash reward.
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About NYPD Crime Stoppers
NYPD Crime Stoppers Program offers cash rewards for anonymous information provided to the 1-800-577-TIPS hotline that leads to the arrest and indictment of a violent felon. This program is supported by New York City Police Foundation and focuses on solving high priority violent crimes. Contact Crime Stoppers through their website or on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @NYPDTips.
About the New York City Police Foundation
The New York City Police Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization established in 1971 by business and civic leaders to promote excellence in the NYPD and improve public safety in New York City. All donations support the efforts of the NYPD and the Foundation's programs help to fight crime and support the brave men and women of the NYPD.