WHAT IS CRIME STOPPERS?
  Local citizen volunteers who want to improve out community by
  helping law enforcement take criminals off out streets and recover
  stolen property. We do this by offering rewards of up to $1,000 for
  crime information.

  HISTORY OF CRIME STOPPERS:
  Crime Stoppers of Marion County, Inc. was established on May 10,
  2000, and us a member of the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers.
  The local organization came through a cooperative effort by the
  Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Marion County
  Commission , and local law enforcement.

  The Crime Stopper concept was begun in New Mexico in 1976 as a
  tool for offering a reward for information on an unsolved murder case.
  There are now over 2,000 programs worldwide.

  CRIME STOPPERS FAQ:
  WHO RUNS CRIME STOPPERS?
  Local civilian volunteers make up the Board of Directors.
  A new Board of Directors is elected each September. Crime Stoppers
  is a private Florida corporation and is not part of any government
  entity.

  IS LAW ENFORCEMENT INVOLVED?
  The organization is civilian based but does enjoy the support of
  the Sheriff's Office, Ocala Police, Belleview Police and Dunnellon
  Police.

  HOW DOES IS WORK?
  Just call our unrecorded line and give us information on the location    of a wanted person, someone who is responsible for a specific crime,
  a crime that is about to take place or the location of stolen property.
  If an arrest is made or if the property is recovered the Board can
  award you up to $1,000.

  DO I HAVE TO GIVE MY NAME?
  NO! We do not want your name or address, only your information.
  Callers who are awarded money will be told how to pick up their
  award without disclosing their identity to anyone.

  WHY NOT JUST CALL THE POLICE?
  You may if you wish. However, some people are reluctant to talk with
  Law Enforcement. We do not who you are and we do not record your
  statements. We only want your information.

  HOW TO I CONTACT CRIME STOPPERS?
  Call our 24 hour unrecorded hotline at 368-STOP, that's 368-7867.

  WHY SHOULD I CALL WITH MY INFORMATION?
  1) Performs a community service by solving crimes and removing
      criminals.
  2)Helps protect you and the community.
  3)You collect up to $1,000.

  WILL I HAVE TO TESTIFY IN COURT?
  No. Crime Stoppers pays for your information only. We will not know
  your identity and neither will anyone else.