The Ventura County Crime Stoppers program began in Thousand Oaks on October 1, 1986. The program has since expanded to include the other communities in Ventura County.

Through 2007, the only means of providing tips was through the bilingual call center.  Tips were then faxed to the coordinator who had to either fax or call them in to the appropriate agency.   In mid-2007, we added the ability to receive and send tips to email accounts, including those on a BlackBerry, simultaneous with the fax.  This gave us 24/7 coverage.   As of January 2008, we've added the capability to provide tips via the internet with 2-way communication capabilities while protecting the anonymity of the tipster.  As of February 2008, tips can be submitted via text message, also with 2-way communication capabilities.  As of March 2008, law enforcement agencies are able to log on to our TipSoft tip and intelligence management system via the internet.

Since January of 2007, in partnership with the Ventura County Star, six fugitives have been profiled in the Star each Tuesday.  http://www.venturacountystar.com/

Our Mission as a nonprofit organization, run by a volunteer Board of Directors, is to solve crimes by fostering cooperation between law enforcement, the media and community members while providing state-of-the-art technology to law enforcement for the receipt, distribution and management of tips from confidential informants.

Members of the Board are willing to address Groups and Organizations on Crime in the Community and how Ventura County Crime Stoppers with the cooperation of the Community can help to lower the crime rate.

Name	Position
Robert Worthley	President
Chris Maes	Vice President
Betty Horner	Secretary
Brenda Bodie	Treasurer
Jonathan Abbey	Board Member
Alberto Alvarez	Board Member
Leo Alvarez	Board Membert
Rosie Castillo	Board Member
Joyce Cripe	Board Member
Hector Lopez	Board Member

VCCS is currently recruiting for board members to assist in the areas of tip management/analysis, fund raising and non-profit corporate law.

Join us for one of our meetings and see if this something you would enjoy doing.

Board Meetings

The Ventura County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors meet on the first Thursday of every month.

Location:
Camarillo Police Department
3701 Las Posas Rd. Camarillo, CA 93010.
In the Community Room

Time:
The meetings run from 8AM - 9AM.

Call Robert Worthley at (805) 512-6996 for further information.