Crime Stoppers of Copperas Cove
Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers was founded on July 1, 1984 and closely follows the set guidelines and procedures established in the original program from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Crime Stoppers is administered by a volunteer, civilian board of directors who work with the local Police Department, the media, and the community to reduce crime and convict criminals.
The Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers is a program used to offer an alternative route for citizens to report information they have on a crime which has been committed, and it allows them to remain anonymous in doing so.
Our civilian Board of Directors manages the day to day operations of Crime Stoppers and provides funds which allows the program to offer rewards of up to $1,000 for information which leads to the arrest and indictment of persons on felony cases.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers is to help our community solve and prevent crime through citizen participation and awareness.
Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers Members
The purpose of the Board of Directors is to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers. This includes supporting the organization’s mission and needs.
Members of the board share the responsibilities while acting in the best interest of Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage points in the community.
Joe Burns
CHAIRPERSON
Betsy Orr
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Liz Sherman
SECRETARY
Jeff Shannon
TREASURER
Kevin Sheldon
COPPERAS COVE POLICE COORDINATOR
Anthony Kostner
COPPERAS COVE POLICE LIAISON
Delon Davis Jr.
COPPERAS COVE POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Tyler Hawkins
COPPERAS COVE POLICE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Robert Taylor
COPPERAS COVE HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Al Castillo
PAST CHAIR
Pat Zangarine
MEMBER
Responsibilities & Expections
- Development and direction of policies and procedures.
- Approval of rewards, selection, support and assessment of the board of directors.
- Ongoing review of organizational and programmatic reports.
- Promotion of Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers in the Community.
- Fundraising and community outreach. All information discussed is confidential.
- Prepare for, attend and actively participate in meetings on a regular basis and special events.
- Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by the Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers’ mission and objectives.
- Help communicate and promote the Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers’ mission to the community.
- Become familiar with Copperas Cove Crime Stoppers’ finances, budget and financial/resource needs.
Resources
- Texas State Securities Board
- Texas State Securities Board, Investor Education Program
- Comptroller of Public Accounts
- Office of the Governor
- Secretary of State
- State of Texas
- State of Texas Agencies, Boards & Commissions
- Texas Attorney General
- Texas Center for Safe Communities and Schools
- Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
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