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A.R.S. § 12-2311: Silent Witness Program Definition

Definition of silent witness or crime stopper program

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What is a silent witness program in Arizona?

In Arizona, a "silent witness or crime stopper program" is a program that collects anonymous tips about wanted persons, felonies, and other criminal activity, forwards them to law enforcement, pays rewards from program funds, and works with a certified law enforcement agency or county attorney's office.

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12-2311. Definition of silent witness or crime stopper program

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, "silent witness or crime stopper program" means a program which meets each of the following requirements:

1. The purpose of the program is to obtain information on wanted persons, felony crimes and other criminal activity.

2. The program forwards the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

3. The program expends program monies to provide rewards for information received pursuant to the program.

4. The program allows the person submitting a report to remain anonymous.

5. The program operates in conjunction with a certified law enforcement agency or county attorney's office.

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