
Mission, Vision & Values
What guides our work and partnerships.
Our Mission
Cook County Crime Stoppers mission is to bring together citizens, businesses, the media, and law enforcement to fight serious crimes by:
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Encouraging anonymous reporting of information related to criminal activity.
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Ensuring tipsters can share information without revealing their identity.
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Forwarding those anonymous tips to the appropriate law enforcement agency for action.
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Offering eligible tipsters a cash reward (up to $10,000) if their information leads to an arrest and the filing of felony charges.
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Supporting federal, state and local law enforcement efforts to solve and prevent crime.

Vision
Support for Law Enforcement
A community where citizens are empowered and willing to share anonymous information that helps solve crime, strengthens public safety, and fosters trust between community members and law enforcement.
Core Values
Anonymity & Confidentiality

Ensuring everyone who shares up remains completely anonymous, safe and protected.
Community
Partnership
Collaborating closely with the public, media, and law enforcement to improve public safety.

Encouragement of Public Participation
Empowering citizens to report crime knowledge and information without fear.

Support for Law Enforcement
Helping police and agencies solve crimes and maintain safety.


