Hays County Commissioners Court recognized National Crimestoppers Month with a proclamation.
“Crime is a menace to our society. It tears apart lives and causes feelings of fear, anger and helplessness. Communities cannot prosper if they are not safe, and when our lives are disrupted by criminals, the outcome can not only include loss of property or injury, but the loss of life and the loss of a vital sense of security. As caring citizens, we are obligated to do everything in our power to ensure that criminals do not victimize our communities,” the proclamation stated. “Since 1981, the Hays County Crime Stoppers program has empowered the citizens of Hays County to take a stand against crime and reclaim their sense of safety. Crime Stoppers brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, the media, businesses and educational institutions to solve crimes, catch criminals, and make our communities safer through Engagement, Education and Empowerment.”
According to the proclamation, Hays County Crime Stoppers has created an effective method for solving crimes by combining media awareness, cash rewards and an anonymous tipline for citizens to contact.
“Hays County Crime Stoppers has, to date, received over 7,200 tips, which have led to over 940 arrests, assisted in clearing over 1,000 cases and the recovery of over 13.6 million dollars in drugs and property,” the proclamation stated.
Hays County Crime Stoppers has forged strong working relationships with all area law enforcement agencies, including Hays County Sheriff’s Office, San Marcos Police Department, Kyle Police Department, Buda Police Department, Texas State University- San Marcos Police Department and Hays County District Attorney’s Office.
“Hays County Crime Stoppers is working to continue to increase awareness of community safety issues and crime prevention efforts the Engagement, Education and Empowerment by collaborating with our communities to continuously evolve to better serve the citizens of Hays County,” according to the proclamation.
