How is one nominated for elected office on the Crime Stoppers USA Board of Directors?
A – All civilian candidates must have a present association with and a letter of support from a member program in good standing. All law enforcement/coordinator candidates must have a present association with a member program in good standing, and a letter of support from the supervisor of their law enforcement agency. The letter is then submitted along with a completed application. Each candidate must have attended at least 1 state or regional Crime Stoppers conference, and 1 National or International Crime Stoppers conference with supporting documentation. The nominations committee will conduct the back ground checks and prepare the ballot dissemination to all programs in good standing. Elections are held every two years, however, the Board of Directors can fill vacancies on the board in between national elections. Committee appointments are also available.
