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To Celebrate 40 Years of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers and Recognize Their Contributions to the Safety of the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, The Central Ohio Crime Stoppers were founded in 1977 to promote the welfare of communities throughout the country and to lessen the burdens of federal, state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers is a vital three-way link between law enforcement, news media and the general public to foster working together to solve crime; and
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers programming includes an anonymous tip hotline, a “most wanted” program in finding fugitive felons, promoting student Crime Stoppers programs in high schools and college campuses and more; and
WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers has a 95% conviction rate on cases solved by a tip to the program, nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Forty years of partnership between the Columbus Division of Police and our neighborhoods and residents has greatly contributed to the safety of the City of Columbus; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Central Ohio Crime Stoppers on 40 years of helping keep our communities and streets safe.