Staff reports
Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County, Inc., has launched and will be serving the residents and law enforcement agencies of Beaufort County, according to a news release.
The Crime Stoppers program offers individuals a way to report tips anonymously and crime-solving assistance to law enforcement.
Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County, Inc., was formed in September 2024 following the announcement that the regional program, Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry, was dissolving. To ensure both the public and area law enforcement agencies had all tools available to report and deter criminal activity in Beaufort County, several residents worked to form the new Crime Stoppers program.
Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County, Inc., will operate as an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating in accordance with its own established bylaws.
Ramona K. Townsend has been named as the coordinator for the program, serving as the liaison between the board of directors and law enforcement agencies operating within Beaufort County.
Crime Stoppers of Beaufort County relies on cooperation from the community, the media and law enforcement to provide a flow of information as it relates to suspicious and criminal activity in Beaufort County. Those who submit tips are called, “tipsters” and remain anonymous.
Each tipster is given a unique computer-generated tip ID and password for tips submitted. These numbers are the only way to confirm tip submission and, if applicable, to receive a reward.
