Michiana Crime Stoppers

What Michiana Crime Stoppers does

Michiana Crime Stoppers, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1983 in South Bend, Indiana (originally as South Bend Area Crime Stoppers), operating an anonymous crime-tip and cash-reward program across 12 counties in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Its functional mission is to bridge the gap between community knowledge of criminal activity and law enforcement investigations by guaranteeing tipster anonymity and offering rewards — capped at $2,500 for standard tips and $6,000–$10,000 under the Enhanced Rewards Program — funded entirely through private donations, fundraising events, and a tiered corporate sponsorship program ($300 to $2,500+). The organization is governed by a civilian volunteer Board of Directors and operates through an embedded police coordinator role currently held by Captain Kayla Miller of the South Bend Police Department, the fourth coordinator in the program's history.

The organization delivers its service through a redundant multi-channel intake stack anchored on the third-party P3 Tips platform: a 24/7 anonymous phone hotline (800-342-STOP and 574-288-STOP with no caller ID), an iOS/Android mobile app, an encrypted web tip form with two-way dialog for follow-up, and a Facebook-embedded tip link — all routing through the same secure P3 Tips server and supporting Spanish, Portuguese, Somali, and French in addition to English. Reach into the community is sustained through donated airtime via Crime of the Week segments rotated across WSBT and WNDU, with additional donated time from WHME, WSJV, ABC57, LeSea Broadcasting radio, and regional newspapers.

Cumulative outcomes through 12/31/2023 — 8,751 arrests, 11,540 cases cleared, $7.77M in recovered property, $10.40M in seized narcotics, $18.36M in total recovered value, and $1.28M in rewards authorized — underscore the program's long-running operational track record. Revenue is not disclosed; the entity funds operations through donations, four-tier corporate sponsorships (16+ named sponsors in the 2025 roster), and community fundraising events such as the Fall Shredding Event, with no government funding.

Name

Michiana Crime Stoppers

Legal name

Michiana Crime Stoppers, Inc.

Website

https://michianacrimestoppers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michiana Crime Stoppers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1983 in South Bend, Indiana, operating an anonymous crime-tip and cash-reward program across 12 counties in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan through partnerships with law enforcement and regional media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that funds its reward payments entirely through private donations and fundraising events from concerned citizens and businesses within the community
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various levels ($2500+ Partner, $1000 Friend, $500 Supporter, $300 Speedy Reward Partner) provide financial support in exchange for social media recognition and advertising during fundraising events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michiana Crime Stoppers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that facilitates anonymous crime tip submission through a 24/7 phone hotline, secure web platform, and mobile app, and pays cash rewards up to $2,500 (with enhanced rewards up to $10,000) to tipsters whose information leads to felony arrests. The organization bridges community knowledge of criminal activity with law enforcement investigations across 12 counties in Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan.

Product overview

Michiana Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) crime tip reporting organization founded in 1983, covering multiple counties in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The organization operates a unified program connecting law enforcement, media, and the community through multiple channels: the P3 Tips platform (available as both a mobile app for iOS/Android and a web-based online tip form), an anonymous 24/7 phone hotline (800-342-STOP), Crime of the Week media segments, and an Enhanced Rewards Program offering rewards up to $2,500 for tips leading to felony arrests. The P3 Tips system, powered by Anderson Software and Navigate360 infrastructure, provides secure encrypted anonymous tip submission with two-way dialog capabilities. The program also provides Safety Tips resources covering various topics including online safety for children, burglary prevention, and senior scam awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• P3 Tips Mobile App A free mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms enabling anonymous crime tip submission with secure encrypted communication and two-way dialog capabilities for follow-up with coordinators. Available to the general public who wish to anonymously report crimes.
• P3 Tips Online Web Tip Secure online web-based tip submission system powered by Anderson Software with integrated Two-Way Dialog capabilities allowing anonymous tipsters to provide additional information and receive follow-up questions or reward information through a secure encrypted interface. Supports multiple languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Somali, and French.
• Anonymous Tip Hotline 24/7 anonymous crime tip phone line (800-342-STOP or 574-288-STOP) with phones that do not have caller ID. Callers are assigned a code number and can remain anonymous while providing information leading to arrests. Available to the general public for reporting criminal activity.
• Enhanced Rewards Program Special reward contracts with outside sources offering enhanced monetary rewards (ranging from $6,000 to $10,000) for specific cases, exceeding the standard up to $2,500 reward. Valid for a minimum of one year and maximum of five years.
• Tip Follow-Up Service Two-way communication service allowing tipsters to check the status of their reports and upload additional images using their assigned Tip ID and password, accessible through the P3 Tips platform.
• Crime of the Week Media collaboration featuring weekly crime segment rotations on WSBT and WNDU stations, with air time donated by WHME, WSJV, and ABC57 to highlight unsolved crimes and seek public assistance from the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,751 felony arrests made based on tips
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Femme Fatale GunsminorOthers · 1 January 20262026 Corporate Sponsor at Partner level ($2,500+). Woman-owned local business selling guns, ammo, reloading supplies, pepper spray, knives, defense tools, holsters, and conceal carry purses.
• IntegraminorOthers · 1 January 20262026 Corporate Sponsor at Partner level ($2,500+). Secure document shredding and destruction business serving business, residential, and governmental clients since 1988.
• Heritage Vending, Inc.minorOthers · 1 January 20262026 Corporate Sponsor at Partner level ($2,500+). Family owned bulk vending company with over 30 years experience servicing bulk vending racks, cranes, sticker and tattoos.
• INSERVminorOthers · 1 January 20262026 Corporate Sponsor at Friend level ($1,000). Environmental and industrial services company serving customer needs since 2003.
• Policemen's Federal Credit UnionminorOthers · 1 January 20262026 Corporate Sponsor at Supporter level ($500). Community-focused credit union providing low-cost financial services.
• Coppins Investigative & Security GroupminorOthers · 1 January 20262026 Speedy Reward Partner ($300). Private investigation services, surveillance services, and nationwide background research with strong reputation for professionalism.
• 1st Source BankminorOthers · 1 January 20252025 Corporate Sponsor. Serving the northern Indiana-southwestern Michigan area with nearly $8 billion in assets and more than 1100 employees.
• Notre Dame Federal Credit UnionminorOthers · 1 January 20252025 Corporate Sponsor. Credit union serving the Notre Dame community and surrounding area.
• WSBT-TV22coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal TV station producing Crime of the Week segments on rotational basis with WNDU. Provides generous airtime for crime re-enactments and wanted persons alerts.
• WNDU (NewsCenter 16)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal TV station producing Crime of the Week segments on rotational basis with WSBT. Provides generous airtime for crime re-enactments and wanted persons alerts.
• Crime Stoppers USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing framework, standards, and support for local Crime Stoppers programs across the United States.
• South Bend PolicecoreOthersPrimary law enforcement partner. Coordinates with Crime Stoppers through Detective Kayla Miller as Police Coordinator.
• St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department (Indiana)coreOthersCounty law enforcement agency receiving and investigating anonymous Crime Stoppers tips.
• Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal link provided for resources on missing and exploited children cases. NCMEC monitors images and takes cyber tips, forwarding to local law enforcement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silent Observer (Grand Rapids, MI): West Michigan anonymous tip program (Kent County) using a near-identical anonymous-tip + reward model, directly comparable as a Michigan-based peer organization.
• Metro Nashville Crime Stoppers: Nashville-Davidson County Crime Stoppers chapter using the same anonymous tip, reward, and media-partnership framework as Michiana Crime Stoppers.
• Crime Stoppers of Houston: Large regional Crime Stoppers chapter serving the Houston metro. Same nonprofit anonymous-tip + reward model, supported by media partnerships and corporate sponsors, providing a useful scale benchmark.
• Crime Stoppers USA: National umbrella organization providing the framework, standards, and accreditation for local Crime Stoppers programs including Michiana. Operates the same anonymous-tip + cash-reward model across hundreds of U.S. chapters.
• Crime Stoppers of Michigan: Statewide Michigan Crime Stoppers organization — one of the two states Michiana operates in. Same operational model and is a natural coordination peer for cross-border cases.
• WeTip: National anonymous crime reporting hotline that pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests or convictions — a near-direct functional analog to Crime Stoppers, with overlapping tipster value proposition.
• Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio: Central Ohio / Columbus regional chapter running an identical nonprofit crime-tip and reward model, with multi-channel intake and corporate sponsorship program.
• Atlanta Crime Stoppers: Metro Atlanta Crime Stoppers chapter operating the same nonprofit tip-and-reward model with strong media and law-enforcement partnerships in a comparable mid-size U.S. market.
• Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers: Multi-county Southern California Crime Stoppers program. Comparable structure: civilian board, police coordinator, anonymous tip intake, cash rewards, and broadcast media partnerships.

Others

• Anderson Software (P3 Tips): Technology vendor that operates the P3 Tips platform — the core digital intake infrastructure used by Michiana Crime Stoppers across web, mobile, and Facebook. Ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/michianacs
• Facebookfacebook.com/MichianaCrimeStoppers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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