Crime Stoppers International http://www.c-s-i.org/ Crime Stoppers International Mission Statement: To develop Crime Stoppers as an effective crime-solving organisation throughout the world, with the primary objective of the tri-partite organisation, Community, Media and Law Enforcement, being, Working Together to Solve Crime. CSI is an umbrella organisation operated by a volunteer board of directors from Crime Stoppers programs worldwide that establishes guidelines to assure consistency. The aim of Crime Stoppers International is to establish local programs in various countries around the world. To maintain high standards in crime fighting worldwide, the organisation hosts an annual training conference and supports regional leadership and training programs. It has also established a worldwide computer network to link programs and publishes a periodic publication, the Caller, which is the official voice of Crime Stoppers International. This enables a high level of communication and information sharing between the international programs. The various programs operating worldwide fund Crime Stoppers International through membership dues. Some of the other services provided by CSI include: An annual awards program to recognise excellence in Crime Stoppers. An operations manual to assist new programs to establish and guide established Crime Stoppers programs. Overseeing training and organising forums for the exchange of ideas. Providing legal services for member programs and maintaining a case law file to assist in defending any legal challenges.