Advance Programs to Prevent Violent Crime, Thwart Terrorism, and Safeguard the People of our City
Advance Programs to Prevent Violent Crime, Thwart Terrorism, and Safeguard the People of our City
I firmly believe that a collaboration between Crime Stoppers and the community can lead, and will lead, to a safer city.
- Sgt. Erica Rivera, Crime Stoppers Unit
The Foundation has a long history of helping the police work with communities to solve crimes through Crime Stoppers and Operation Gun Stop. For over 35 years, NYPD Detectives have received crime-solving tips from anonymous callers at 800-577-TIPS. And, since 2001, the police have received tips at 1-866-GUN-STOP for information about someone in possession of or selling illegal guns. Calls to Crime Stoppers have helped solve more than 5,600 violent crimes, including nearly 1,600 murders and attempted murders.
Learn MoreWithout the New York City Police Foundation, there are critical things that we do in Intelligence and Counterterrorism that just wouldn't be happening.
- John Miller, Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence & Counterterrorism
The NYPD has the most comprehensive counterterrorism program in the world. For nearly 20 years, the Foundation has made it possible for the NYPD to be positioned worldwide through the International Liaison Program to help NYC react in real-time to potential terror threats. The overseas officers partner with local law enforcement to collect and disseminate terrorism-related information needed to safeguard our city. In the event of a terrorist attack overseas, these detectives can be at the scene to provide timely information to the NYPD.
The Foundation funds the purchase of highly trained vapor and odor detection canines that can identify explosives, including in crowds, parades, and stadiums, and are critical resources for the NYPD to safeguard our city.
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