Being a Good Witness
Reporting a Crime
Have CS phone number on speed dial.
• Use a name other than Crime Stoppers.
• Down load Crime Stoppers app.
Report from a safe location.
• Avoid fire.
• Be aware of traffic, especially at night.
• Be aware of hazards. • Electrical, ie., down power lines. • Chemical spills.
Reporting an Anonymous Tip.
• Do not give name, phone number, nor home / email address.
• Expect to call CS when additional information becomes available.
• Watch the news to determine the status of the crime.
• When an arrest is made, call about the reward
How to Describe a vehicle is in a crime?
• Make/Model • Color • Year • Body style (2-door, 4-door, convertible, truck, etc.) • License plate number • Distinguishing features (spoiler, racing stripes, tinting, damage, etc.)
How to describe a suspect?
• Male/Female
• Adult/Juvenile/Approximate Age
• Race • Height/Weight
• Hair Color
• Eye Color
• Mustache, beard, sideburns or other facial hair
• Tattoos, scars or other identifying marks
• Gait, limp or amputations
Clothing:
• Hat • Glasses • Shirt type/color • Pants type/color • Shoes
How to be a good eye witness?
• Date
• Time
• Location
• Direction of Arrival & Escape
• Weapon / Drugs
• Action:
• Murder
• Robbery
• Assault
• Human Trafficking
• Drug Distribution / Selling
• Other Witnesses
