"Everything you need to know about tips, rewards, and payouts. CrimeStoppers 215stop Alabama," is a podcast episode from the CrimeStoppers 215stop Alabama channel featuring host Jerome Jones and Executive Director Tony Garrett.

The discussion focuses on the CrimeStoppers process, emphasizing anonymity and the reward system for tips that lead to an arrest or solving a crime.

Key topics covered in the video include:

Reward Amounts

Rewards top out at $5,000 [01:17].

For a murder or homicide, the minimum reward is automatically $1,000 from CrimeStoppers, which can be increased by city and county partners [01:51].

Payout Process

Law enforcement investigators determine which tips are used and eligible for a reward [02:15].

Rewards are paid out within 30 days of the monthly board of directors meeting [09:19].

Submitting Anonymous Tips

Call 215-STOP (7867). A real, live person is available to take calls 24/7 [03:08]. Staff members are often retired law enforcement or news reporters who can ask necessary follow-up questions [04:11].

Text-to-Tip by texting 215STOP to 738-477 [04:45].

Use the free P3 Tips App [05:38].

Protecting Anonymity

The identity of a tipster has never been revealed since the program's creation in May 1997 [06:34].

Tip information is "cleaned" by staff to remove any identifying details before it is sent to investigators [06:23].

The Importance of the Tip ID

Tipsters must keep their unique Tip ID and password (generated when the tip is submitted) as this is the only way to identify their information and claim a reward [07:50].

You can watch the full video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvfnxXgTfRk

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The Alabama Supreme Court approved a request by a committee of attorneys to raise the maximum bail for a murder charge from $150,000 to $1.5 million. 

Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has long advocated for raising the amount, and it's been a hot topic in Montgomery after several high profile cases where defendants were released on what the public felt were low bail amounts. 

Join CrimeStoppers Director Tony Garrett and Investigative Reporter Ashley Bowerman as we interview Moses Harper of Authority Bail Bonds.  Listen in as we ask Mr. Harper about the Bail Bond industry.  

HB66: Constitutional Carry with Rep. Proncey Robertson and Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham | Central Alabama Crime Stoppers Episode 10

The Alabama House Republican Caucus announced a legislative agenda that includes the so-called “constitutional carry” legislation that does away with the requirement to get a permit to carry a concealed handgun in public. The backing increases the chances of approval for the proposal that has failed for several years in Montgomery under opposition from state sheriffs.

Listen to HB66 Bill sponsor Rep. Proncey Robertson explain the constitutional carry and what it means if it is passed.  Also, listen to Alabama Sheriff's Association President Sheriff Derrick Cunningham explain why constitutional carry is a bad bill and how it will have a negative impact on the State of Alabama.

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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