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NY State offers 500 bucks to SWAT your neighbors

SturmgewehrSturmgewehr Member Posts: 4,420
edited March 2013 in General Discussion
NY state has established a toll-free tip line - 1-855-GUNSNYS (1-855- 486-7697) to encourage residents to report illegal firearm possession. The tip line also allows for information to be submitted via text - individuals can text GUNTIP and their message to CRIMES (274637). While the state will provide the administrative support and fund the rewards, the investigation and validity of the tip will be up to each local department.

To spread the word about this free resource, New York State is planning a comprehensive campaign, including public service announcements that will air on television and radio stations across Upstate.

The tip line can provide your agencies with another avenue for receiving intelligence about crimes being committed in your jurisdictions. This initiative is designed for communities where no tip lines are in place and is not meant to replace existing gun tip lines.

Here's how the tip line operates:

The New York State Police staff the tip line 24 hours a day. Upon receiving a call, troopers will solicit as much information as possible regarding a firearm tip, while allowing the individual to remain anonymous. The caller will be informed that this program is not the traditional gun buyback program but rather is focused on identifying individuals who are carrying an illegal firearm.

The State Police will in turn contact the appropriate police agency with the lead to initiate an investigation. Staff from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) will follow up with that agency to determine the validity of the lead. Once the investigation is completed, the police agency would convey to DCJS the outcome of the investigation.

If the information leads to an arrest for the illegal possession of a firearm, the "tipster" will be awarded $500. DCJS staff will handle all of the financial transactions.

State Police staff will explain the program in its entirety upon notifying an agency that a lead has been generated for their jurisdiction. If you have any questions in the interim, please contact DCJS Deputy Commissioner Tony Perez in the Office of Public Safety at 518-485-7610.

Janine Kava
Director of Public Information
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
(518) 457-8906 - work
(518) 485-7715 - fax

Comments

  • Blade SlingerBlade Slinger Member Posts: 5,891
    edited November -1
    Has it passed the house yet, or just another crazy scare tactic?
  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    think I'll text them....go ---- yourself!
  • MrGunz22MrGunz22 Member Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would assume they still need a warrant
  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The State Police will be wasting their time calling local sheriffs. They've all voted against enforcing the Un-Safe Act. [^]
  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That text number either does not work or cannot be used from out of state, my long insulting message bounced back as undeliverable.
  • Cornflk1Cornflk1 Member Posts: 3,715 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    That text number either does not work or cannot be used from out of state, my long insulting message bounced back as undeliverable.


    Was wondering about that. I was going to report the govenors's security detail.
  • NOAHNOAH Member Posts: 9,690
    edited November -1
    somebody get Bloombugs plate number and his body guard detail and report it . something like Just saw a bunch of guys get in this vehicle and they were packing/carrying guns[;)][:D]
    give them a taste of there own crap[:(!]

    cornflk1 you beat me to it[:D]
  • jhimcojhimco Member Posts: 2,075 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
  • Cling2mygunsCling2myguns Member Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    So your neighbor doesn't like you or is anti-gun and turns you in just to be an *, while anonymous, no risk of filing a false report, meanwhile the police knock down your door for no reason. Nice.
  • Blade SlingerBlade Slinger Member Posts: 5,891
    edited November -1
    FLOOD the system with bogus info from non tracable phones? any pay phones left anywhere?

    Hi big brother :>(
  • nyforesternyforester Member Posts: 2,575 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I found out that it has been around for over a year now, but they just added the $500 REWARD.

    With the recent gun taking laws and hype, all of the gun hating liberals will use this aganst us !

    I just want to know who is the rat if it actually gets used.[}:)]
    Abort Cuomo
  • Spider7115Spider7115 Member Posts: 29,704 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm reporting Cuomo's bodyguards. [:(!]
  • HandLoadHandLoad Member Posts: 15,998
    edited November -1
    Chucky Sheeeewma should get Unending calls....

    Charlie Wrangel, too!

    There are sketchy Men hovering and Hiding all around Slick Willy's Chappaqua bedroom...
  • DieHard4DieHard4 Member Posts: 2,373 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Sturmgewehr
    NY state has established a toll-free tip line - 1-855-GUNSNYS (1-855- 486-7697) to encourage residents to report illegal firearm possession. The tip line also allows for information to be submitted via text - individuals can text GUNTIP and their message to CRIMES (274637). While the state will provide the administrative support and fund the rewards, the investigation and validity of the tip will be up to each local department.

    To spread the word about this free resource, New York State is planning a comprehensive campaign, including public service announcements that will air on television and radio stations across Upstate.

    The tip line can provide your agencies with another avenue for receiving intelligence about crimes being committed in your jurisdictions. This initiative is designed for communities where no tip lines are in place and is not meant to replace existing gun tip lines.

    Here's how the tip line operates:

    The New York State Police staff the tip line 24 hours a day. Upon receiving a call, troopers will solicit as much information as possible regarding a firearm tip, while allowing the individual to remain anonymous. The caller will be informed that this program is not the traditional gun buyback program but rather is focused on identifying individuals who are carrying an illegal firearm.

    The State Police will in turn contact the appropriate police agency with the lead to initiate an investigation. Staff from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) will follow up with that agency to determine the validity of the lead. Once the investigation is completed, the police agency would convey to DCJS the outcome of the investigation.

    If the information leads to an arrest for the illegal possession of a firearm, the "tipster" will be awarded $500. DCJS staff will handle all of the financial transactions.

    State Police staff will explain the program in its entirety upon notifying an agency that a lead has been generated for their jurisdiction. If you have any questions in the interim, please contact DCJS Deputy Commissioner Tony Perez in the Office of Public Safety at 518-485-7610.

    Janine Kava
    Director of Public Information
    New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
    (518) 457-8906 - work
    (518) 485-7715 - fax




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