Crime Stoppers Supports Local Law Enforcement

Gillespie County Crime Stoppers is working to aid area law enforcement in investigations.

Law enforcement coordinator Joe Folse said programs like Crime Stoppers started out receiving tips by phone call. But today, he said, the two other ways to report anonymous tips are more accessible.

“A tip that somebody submits to Crime Stoppers is anonymous, which is the whole point of the program,” Folse said.

Community members can still report information via phone at 830-997-8477, but more often than not, tips are reported via the internet.

In addition to a phone number, the app, P3 Tips, allows tips to be submitted anonymously. The app has no limitations in length and will also allow images, video and documents to be uploaded.

The Gillespie County Crime Stoppers website is dedicated specifically to reporting information.

“That’s the most common way people tip because all they have to do is use their phone browser,” Folse said.

The site can be found at www. gillespiecountycrimestoppers.com.

The website can also guide tippers to the alternative options — the app and phone number — if necessary.

Using whichever method, once a tip is submitted, the user will be given a TIP ID and password.

With this information, the tipster can log on to p3tips.com and submit follow-up information, engage in real-time chat and be informed of the outcome of the tip as well as access any relevant reward information.

Folse said the Gillespie County Crime Stoppers is using their Facebook page to inform the public and ask for any relevant tips.

Gillespie County Crime Stoppers board of directors: front row, from left, Steve Watson, president; Jacob Smith, vice president; Gina Koennecke, treasurer; Heather Mallinckrodt, secretary; back row, directors Adam Hahn, Ralph Bartel, Michael Jumes, Jacob Grant, Marcus Vidrine, Debbie Campbell, Aaron Cox and Steve Olfers. — Submitted photo

2021 Crime Stoppers Board Members

• Steve Watson, chairman; • Jacob Smith, vice chairman; • Heather Mallinckrodt, secretary; • Gina Koennecke, treasurer; • Marcus Vidrine, director; • Jacob Grant, director; • Steve Olfers, director; • Ralph Bartel, director; • Adam Hahn, director; • Debbie Campbell, director; • Aaron Cox, director; • Michael Jumes, director.