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January 2026

 


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Happy Crime Stoppers Awareness Month!

Each January, we recognize Crime Stoppers Awareness Month by celebrating the impact of Crime Stoppers programs across Texas and encouraging Texans to take part in this proven public safety partnership. Over the past year, local Crime Stoppers programs generated more than 66,000 anonymous tips, leading to the arrest of over 2,500 suspects, the payment of more than $766,000 in rewards, and the seizure of approximately $4.2 million in narcotics as a direct result of law enforcement action prompted by these tips.

These outcomes highlight the power of the Crime Stoppers model. By protecting anonymity and offering rewards, Crime Stoppers empowers everyday citizens to speak up safely and helps law enforcement solve crimes, remove dangerous offenders, and strengthen communities across the state.

We encourage you to help spread awareness by sharing this proclamation [ [link removed] ] and inviting others to support and participate in Crime Stoppers. Together, we can continue working toward a safer and stronger Texas for all.

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Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured

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*2026 Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured Stats (as of 1/8/2026)*


* Total Captures: 3
* Top 10 Fugitives Arrested: 1
* Top 10 Sex Offenders Arrested: 2
* Top10 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested: 0

* Total Gang Members Arrested: 0
* Total Sex Offenders Arrested: 2
* Rewards Paid: $6,000

Texas 10 Most Wanted Website [ [link removed] ]


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Texas Crime Stoppers Annual Campus Conference

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers has an exciting and engaging conference planned for us this year!

Mark your calendars for the 30th Annual Campus Crime Stoppers Conference, taking place February 23–25, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

Registration Now Open! [ [link removed] ]



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Training Opportunities

*30th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference *
Amarillo, Texas
February 23-25, 2026

Register Here! [ [link removed] ]

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Galveston, Texas
April 2026

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Rockwall, Texas
June 2026

*Texas Crime Stoppers Basic Course Training*
Grand Prairie, Texas
August 2026

Texas Crime Stoppers Events [ [link removed] ]

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Annual Reports

It’s that time of the year again to submit your programs annual reports. To access your reports, select the hyperlinks listed below using the previously created username and password sent to your organization. *All reports are due January 31, 2025. *  


* 2024 Probation Fee Repayment Report (PFRR) [ [link removed] ]
* PFRR Overview and Checklist  [ [link removed] ]

* 2024 2nd Period Statistical Report, June 1 - Dec 31 [ [link removed] ]
* 2025 Annual Crime Stoppers Program Report  [ [link removed] ]

Please share this information with your board, executive directors, and law enforcement coordinators to give them ample time to gather the data to complete the reports in a timely manner. For questions, contact Miguel Herrera at (512) 463-8368 or [email protected].

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It's Application Time!

The Request for Application (RFA) is posted online and is ready for you to review and start applying for the Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund [ [link removed] ]. 

The deadline is February 12, 2026, at 5:00pm CST.

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?? Calendar of Events

January marks new beginnings while also serving as Crime Stoppers Awareness Month, a time to highlight the impact of anonymous reporting and community partnerships in keeping Texas safe. These observances offer opportunities to educate, recognize service, and engage your community throughout the month.

• January 1 Happy New Year
• Crime Stoppers Awareness Month
• National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
• National Stalking Awareness Month
• January 9 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
• January 11 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
• Third Monday of the Month Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 28 Data Privacy Day

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?? *January Safety and Awareness Tips*

Kick off the year by focusing on awareness, prevention, and community involvement:

• Crime Stoppers awareness promotes anonymous tip reporting and reward programs
• Human Trafficking awareness shares warning signs and reporting resources
• Stalking Awareness encourages victims to seek support and report concerns
• Community Support recognizes and thanks law enforcement partners
• Digital Safety protects personal information and uses strong, secure passwords
• Online Awareness be cautious with emails, links, and social media sharing
• Community Safety encourage reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement or your local Crime Stoppers program

January is an ideal time to reinforce the message that everyone has a role in public safety and that anonymous tips can make a real difference in our communities.

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Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassadors

The Texas Crime Stoppers Ambassador Program is a student-based leadership program for youth involved in their local Crime Stoppers community.

Each ambassador is assigned a month to submit an article in the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter. The topics may include, campus program success stories, an interview with their Student Resource Officer or a board member, community engagement, editorials on leadership, mentoring, or student motivation.

Check out what the Ambassadors have to say! [ [link removed] ]

Apply to be a Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador!

Applications [ [link removed] ] are now open for the Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador program. To apply, please submit your application to Miguel Herrera at [email protected] <[email protected]> by *Friday, January 16, 2026.*

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Happy Anniversary!

*Cen-Tex Crime Stoppers, Inc.*, 24 years 

*Crime Stoppers of Ellis County (Waxahachie)*, 14 years

*Dewitt County Crime Stoppers*, 16 years

*Morris County Crime Stoppers*, 28 years

*Rockwall County Crime Stoppers*, 36 years

Congratulations on all your years of service!  Thank you for the continued investment within your community which has paved the way for a safer, stronger future for Texas. 

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Interested In Hosting?

The Texas Crime Stoppers Team is looking for local programs to host a conference. Programs are expected to host a multi-day training in order to be considered as a host site. Grant funding is available to offset costs related to Crime Stoppers training events.

For programs interested in learning more about hosting an event, please contact Erin Cole at [email protected] <[email protected]> or (512) 463-1914.






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