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Animal Cruelty Animal cruelty is deliberate abuse or simply the failure to take care of an animal. Learn what you can do to help prevent animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. Did You Know? You are required to have a breeder’s permit to breed and sell animals Homeless animals outnumber homeless people 5 to 1. Children 10 years old can be charged with animal cruelty for brutality against animals. Pet abuse was found in 88% of families under supervision for physical abuse. Where to Report Report Anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP Your Local Animal Cruelty Taskforce Your Local Police Department Articles American Humane Society - Animal Abuse American Humane Society - The Link Between Animal Abuse & Family Violence ASPCA - Investigations and Rescue ASPCA - Recognizing and Reporting Animal Abuse and Neglect ASPCA - U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics Care4Paws - Animal Abuse Awareness Cloud Haven - Ways to Make a Difference Through Animal Abuse Awareness Four Paws - Animal Cruelty Prevention Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit - Report Abuse Humane Society - Animal Cruelty Facts and Stats Humane Society - Fighting Animal Cruelty and Neglect Humane Society - How to Report Animal Cruelty Law Enforcement Bulletin - The Link Between Animal Cruelty & Human Violence Michigan Humane - Investigation & Rescue Michigan Humane - Report Animal Cruelty National Agricultural Library - U.S. Department of Agriculture: State & Local Animal Welfare Laws National District Attorneys Association - Animal Cruelty & Neglect PAWS - The Animal Abuse-Human Violence Connection PETA - Five Essential Resources for Animal Advocates Shelter Animals Count - Animal Sheltering Statistics Stray Pet Advocacy - Animal Cruelty Laws by State In Partnership with Crime Stoppers of Houston

Scam Awareness Scams in general can be described as a deceptive scheme designed to trick people out of their money or personal information. Scammers can target someone most commonly through email followed by phone calls and text messages. Scammers target people of all ages, income levels, education levels, gender and race. Did you Know? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), one in four people reported losing money to scams in 2023. The median loss was $500 per person. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States, 2024 numbers reported 7.2k people scammed per day on average, 2.6 million people reported a scam, and $12.5 billion total fraud losses reported Only a small percentage of scam victims (4%) are able to recover their losses, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) Scammers globally stole an estimated $1.03 trillion in the past year, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). Where to Report? Report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ReportFraud.ftc.gov For online scams, report them to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) at their Scam Tracker. Articles Scam Spotter FCAA - How to Protect Yourself from Financial Scams Scam Watch - Types of Scams Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Advice: Scams GASA - International Scammers Steal Over $1 Trillion in 12 Months AMAC Foundation - Common Financial Crimes Against Seniors and What To Do If It Happens To You USAGOV - Scams and Fraud Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Advice: How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams Social Security - Scam Awareness Materials for Groups and Organization Office of Inspector General - Social security Administration: Scam Alert DFPI - Consumer Financial Education: Fraud and Scam Awareness Utilities United Against Scams - Watch Out for Scams

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Crime Prevention Speakers' Series Hear from the community leaders that work with Crime Stoppers of Michigan to keep all of us safer! Can't Stop Won't Stop Warriors Lindsay Turner Parents of Murdered Children Joe Grazioli Family Support Meetings Dan DiBardino Road Rage Lt. Mike Shaw Common Scams Dan DiBardino Safety During the Holidays Bishop James Williams Gun Safety Lt. Teresa Young All Crimes at Crime Stoppers George Williams Detroit Human Trafficking Task Force Thomaesa Bailey Be on the Lookout Commander John Rodrigue Safety During The Holidays Dan DiBardino Hate Crimes ASAC Reuben Coleman Dangers of Fentanyl Brian McNeal Crime Stoppers' Independence Dan DiBardino Ascension Open Arms Felecia Berry Bully-Free Zone Jalal Malik Detroit Rewards TV Dan DiBardino Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw The Tip Process George Williams Founder/CEO of Avalon Village Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris Why Does Crime Stoppers Exist? Rebecca Smith Anonymity at Crime Stoppers Dan DiBardino Pathway to Resiliency & Peace Bishop James A. Williams II, Elder Latresa Rice, and Pastor George Williams FBI Victim Specialists Melissa Novock & Nicole McGee SAS Group Jim Schoenherr Gun Safety Jim Schoenherr Speakers' Series Dan DiBardino New Hope Center for Grief Rep Henry Testa Michigan Human Society Animal Cruelty Investigator Golden Ceasefire Detroit Faith-Based Liaison Bishop Darryl Harris Southfield Police Officer Kelly Buckberry

When you call 1 800 SPEAK UP, you will be speaking to an operator from our call center located in Texas. A trained operator who services Crime Stoppers organizations across the country will take your information and put it into a tip format. There is No Caller Id, and your phone call is never recorded. Regardless if you submit a tip by calling 1 800 SPEAK UP or online, you will receive a “Tip Reference Number”. This number will be needed to follow up on your tip. DO NOT give your tip number to anyone else as it is the only way you can track the progress of your information. If your tip leads to an arrest, you will be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500. Rewards are processed once a month. If you are eligible for a reward, we have partnered with local banks that will disburse the reward in cash. No identification is needed, and you will only need your tip reference number and the amount of the reward to get paid. When you go to submit a tip online, you will be redirected to our online encrypted submission form. You will then have to complete the form that aims to collect the most relevant information to help law enforcement to solve the case. To follow-up your tip, call us back to see if your tip leads to an arrest. Once a tip has been received it will be sent to the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the reported crime. The agency will investigate the tip and report back the outcome of the investigation to our administrative office in Southfield, Michigan. You can follow up on your tip by calling our administrative office on specified days. The phone number to call when following up on a tip is 313-922-5000. The hours to call our main office for follow-ups are: Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

As we look ahead to 2026, we invite you to join us in a new or renewed commitment to safe and vibrant communities throughout the state of Michigan. Support from both individual and corporate donors, like you, has been the backbone of our success, empowering us to make vital contributions to community safety. Please save a place for us in your 2026 Budget! This year, in addition to our three event fundraisers for the calendar year (i.e., Golf Outing, Recognition Reception, and Children’s Christmas) we are kicking off an Annual Giving Campaign. Annual Giving Request Annual Giving Campaign Form

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Active Shooter Awarness Active shooter awareness is an important topic that focuses on understanding the potential dangers, recognizing warning signs, and how to respond in an active shooter situation. This information is crucial because it could equip individuals with knowledge that could potentially save lives, including their own in an active shooter incident. Did you Know? According to the FBI there were 61 active shooter incidents in 2021 alone, and in 2022 there was an 18% decrease with 50 active shooter incidents Most active shootings only last roughly 19 minutes with the first 10 minutes being the most dangerous The FBI designated 229 active shooter incidents from 2019-2023 which is an 89% increase (121) of active shooter incidents from the previous five year period (2014-2018) 48 active shooter incidents took place in 2023 which resulted in 244 casualties, 49 shooters, and 15 mass killings Where to Report? Follow the “Run, Hide, and Fight” method Report a threat by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) Call 911 when it is safe to do so Articles FBI - Active Shooter Safety Resources State of Michigan - Attacks in Public Places FEMA - Active Shooter Attacks: Security Awareness for Soft Targets and Crowded Places DHS - Active Shooter: How to Respond Austin College - Active Shooter Reporting and Response Procedures SIA - A Guide to Resources for Prevention and Mitigation of Active Shooter Incidents Americas Cyber Defense Agency - Active Shooter Preparedness DHS - Active Shooter Training Video Office of Public Safety - Run, Hide, Fight: Active Shooter Protocol Alice Training - Prepare your Organization to Effectively Respond to Emergencies Grand Traverse County Sheriffs Office - Active Shooter Awareness Ready - Attacks in Crowded and Public Places Alice - Understanding Active Shooter Statistics & Incident Response Times In Partnership with Crime Stoppers of Houston

VOLUNTEER HOW CAN I HELP AS A VOLUNTEER? Volunteers are a vital part of the Crime Stoppers mission. From community events to school assemblies, Crime Stoppers and its volunteers reach a vast amount of people! We need volunteers to support our community outreach programs throughout seven counties in Southeastern Michigan! If you are a passionate person who wants to make a difference in your community, please volunteer with us! Administrative work Logistics in our events Promotion of our organization Video work and/or photography You can also choose any of our programs to volunteer with us. Let’s Work Together First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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LGBTQIA+ Safety Awareness LGBTQIA+ people are nearly four times more likely to experience violent forms of victimization including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated assault compared to non-LGBTQ individuals. It is critical to know how to best protect yourself, your students, and the community; and to know where to report victimization. Did You Know? In 2019, the number of anti-trans violence incidents grew by 18% from 2018 to 2019 (FBI 2019 Hate Crime Stats Report). According to the FBI, a hate crime is defined as: “a criminal offense against a person or property motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity”. Though Federal laws do not ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, all but 5 states (Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, and Wyoming) have laws addressing hate crimes. In Texas, hate crimes are addressed based on sexual orientation but not gender identity. In 20 States and D.C., hate crimes are addressed based on sexual orientation AND gender identity. Where to Report If you or someone you know is victimized, please report! Crime Stoppers of Michigan’s Tip Line is a truly anonymous reporting system that allows community members to report without any fear of retaliation. We cannot legally ask any identifying information or track your call in any way. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911! Report Anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP Articles Amnesty International - LGBTI Rights Chalkbeat - LGBTQ students report facing hostility at school GLAAD - LGBTQ Digital Safety Guide Human Rights Campaign - Direct Online and Phone Support Services for LGBTQ+ Youth LA County Dept. of Mental Health - LGBTQIA2-S Resources for Well-Being LGBT Detroit - LGBTQIA+ National LGBTQIA Health Education Center - Terms for Healthcare Teams Psychology Today - Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ Relationships The Center - Defining LGBTQ+ The Office of Global Michigan - LGBTQ Commission The Trevor Project - Navigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ+ Young Person The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People Travel Guard - LGBTQ+ Travel Safety VolunteerVillage - International Travel Safety for LGBTQ+ Travelers In Partnership with Crime Stoppers of Houston