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Crime Line is a community effort, involving citizens, the police, and the news
media working together to solve, and stop crime. The public is encouraged to
anonymously call 1-888-Lock-U-Up, and provide tips in order to help police solve
any crime, locate wanted
persons, stolen property or illegal narcotics, and in doing so, are eligible for
a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Crime Line is run by up to 18 citizens from our community, along with a police
coordinator. The Board of Directors actively guides the Crime Line
program, to help increase awareness in the community.
The facts about an unsolved crime, or wanted persons are aired on the radio and
television, printed in various newspapers and circulated to numerous law
enforcement agencies throughout
the area. Citizens are asked to call Crime Line if they have any information
regarding the crime. All calls are kept in complete confidence. If information
provided to police lead to an arrest or the recovery of illegal items, the
caller is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Callers are never required
to give their names or come to court.
CRIME LINE does not receive any funding from state or federal sources. It is a
community project totally supported by your donations of money and services.
Donations come from private sources, corporations, clubs, professional
associations, retailers, civic and social groups, as well as individuals. All
contributions are tax deductible.
Portsmouth
Crime Line
2005 stats:
Arrests: 64
Stolen prop rec: $4,968
Drugs rec: $4,610
Total: $9,578
Rewards: $1,805
Since inception:
Cases solved: 3,747
Stolen prop rec: $2,216,581
Drugs rec: $1,103,389
Total: $3,319,970
Rewards: $204,248
Homicides solved: 81
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