FAQs • Louisa County, VA • CivicEngage

How did Crime Solvers get started?: Louisa County Crime Solvers was molded after other highly successful Crime Solvers programs throughout the country, and was formed with the support of the police and sheriff departments as a means of increasing the effectiveness of local law enforcement agencies in fighting and preventing crime.

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Crime Solvers

1. Who benefits from Crime Solvers?: You do! Crime Solvers has proven successful assisting law enforcement officers in solving numerous felony crimes and has recovered thousands of dollars in stolen property. The success of the program is an effective force toward making your community a safer, more law-abiding place to live. Consequently, not only do you and your family benefit from this program, but so does your entire community.

2. How does Crime Solvers work?: Anyone with knowledge of a crime can call 1-800-346-1466. All callers may remain anonymous with no pressure to reveal their identifies. The caller gives a brief summary of what they know. Then, the call taker assigns the caller a number which is used in any subsequent calls to Crime Solvers and when a reward is paid to the caller. If the information results in an arrest and indictment, a reward of up to $1,000 is paid to the caller.

3. Who is involved with Crime Solvers?: A Crime Solvers Board of Directors, comprised of up to 21 members of the community, oversees the operation of the program and approves the reward to be paid. The Board of Directors makes the determination of the reward amount, which is based upon recommendation of the coordinators.

4. How did Crime Solvers get started?: Louisa County Crime Solvers was molded after other highly successful Crime Solvers programs throughout the country, and was formed with the support of the police and sheriff departments as a means of increasing the effectiveness of local law enforcement agencies in fighting and preventing crime.

5. Where does the money come from?: Crime Solvers is a non-profit organization, which relies solely on donations from private citizens and local businesses. No funds are received from any government agency or program, and no tax dollars are used for rewards. Crime Solvers depends on you for the funds to gather clues that can help solve crime.

To continue working successfully, Louisa County Crime Solvers needs your help. Please become a part of it by sending your tax-deductible contribution to:
Crimes Solvers, Inc
Treasurer, Board of Directors
P.O. Box 789
Louisa, Virginia 23093