Crime Stoppers International is a global non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) charity status.

We support the efforts of multinational corporations and law enforcement worldwide to stop, solve, prevent and disrupt serious and organized transnational crime.

We are passionate about raising awareness when it comes to crimes that indiscriminately cross national and international borders and wreak havoc on communities – destroying livelihoods and economies; preying on vulnerable men, women and children; butchering rare and endangered animals; razing natural habitats; exploiting governments, corporations and businesses – as well as the serious threat to public safety worldwide posed by international fugitives.

We are also dedicated to empowering people everywhere to step up, take a stand and share what they know about crime or suspected illegal activity – safe in the knowledge that they can remain 100% anonymous.

How we deliver on our mission.

  • Anonymous Reporting

    We operate a sophisticated and completely secure platform for anyone to safely report serious transnational crime anonymously.  

    We thoroughly review all information provided to ensure a tipster’s identity is not compromised, and only then do we pass a report on to the most appropriate authority for their attention.

    We also develop and deliver tailored reporting solutions for specific sectors or specific crime types.

  • Education & Awareness

    We work with our public and private partners to increase community awareness and understanding for specific serious and organized transnational crimes and the consequences of those crime types.

    We also play a lead role in providing a wide range of professional development and capacity-building opportunities – for government agencies and law enforcement, corporations, businesses and non-profits, anti-illicit trade teams, anti-money laundering teams, and other front-line teams, and for the Board directors and management teams of Crime Stoppers chapters around the world.

  • Projects & Campaigns

    We deliver targeted digital campaigns and specific calls-to-action. We also deliver projects that provide access to bespoke tools, training and technology to help identify and disrupt crime.

    We work closely with law enforcement and multinational organizations committed to fighting serious and organized crime and wanting tailored solutions.

    And, we consult to corporations and industries, conducting operational reviews and providing advice on whistleblower reporting, security and integrity matters, threat assessments and business resilience.

  • Advocacy

    We are committed to creating a safer world through fostering collaboration, building alliances, networking and knowledge sharing, and providing thought-leadership to exchange views and information that encourage governments and organizations to address specific crimes of concern, and inform legislation and public policy. 

    Crime Stoppers International and its chapters regularly host summits, seminars, roundtables and webinars; participate as keynote speakers, presenters or panelists at international and national forums; make representations to governments; and write white papers and editorial opinion pieces.

Latest News

OCTOBER 2024

Specialist Advisory Panel – inaugural appointments

Ensuring access to high-quality advice and expertise enhances any organization’s likelihood of success, so Crime Stoppers International is delighted to announce the following inaugural appointments to its specialist Advisory Panel:

  • Mr Bob Cunningham, Head of Policy and immediate past CEO, ICMEC – USA

  • The Hon Mitch Fifield, former Senator, Cabinet Minister, and Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Australia to the UN, including a term as Vice President of the UN General Assembly – Australia

  • Mr David Higgins, former Head of Environment Security, INTERPOL – Australia; and

  • Ms Timea Nagy-Payne, award-winning human rights activist and survivor of human trafficking – Canada

Learn more here

International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children and Crime Stoppers International join forces

Recognizing we share common aims and objectives when it comes to raising awareness for and addressing transnational criminal activity related to child exploitation and victimization, the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) and Crime Stoppers International have established a formal partnership.

In addition to both organizations agreeing to explore opportunities to deliver innovative campaigns and projects, Crime Stoppers International is pleased to provide expanded accessibility to ICMEC’s excellent resources on how to prevent and respond to child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation via CSI Learning – our eLearning resource center.

SEPTEMBER 2024

National Missing Persons Hackathon 2024 – Australia

In the spirit of supporting the vital work of law enforcement, Crime Stoppers International personnel and associates volunteered their time and joined some 650 participants in Australia’s National Missing Persons Hackathon.

With cases provided by the Australian Federal Police and the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre, the one day, six-hour event took place at seven in-person locations around Australia. The ethical hackathon sought to generate open source intelligence (OSINT) leads for five long-term missing persons cases and was preceded by OSINT training and several webinars for participants.

“By involving the community, and in this case hackers, into the search for missing persons, we hope to solve more long-term missing person cases in a way that police could not do alone." Assistant Commissioner Debbie Platz, Australian Federal Police.

Australian OSINT Symposium 2024

Crime Stoppers International was extremely grateful to be invited by OSINT Combine to participate on the OSINT For Good panel, From Good to Great: OSINT for a Better World, alongside representatives from Lantern Rescue Foundation, Skulls Games and National Missing Persons Hackathon. Billed as “the only event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a unique platform for collaboration and learning within the OSINT ecosystem”, the symposium was held in Sydney in early September.

The forum’s theme, OSINT Tailwinds, focused on exploring current advancements driving OSINT forward; showcasing real-world examples of cutting-edge OSINT in action; identifying untapped OSINT opportunities to help make the word a safer place; and, confronting the challenges that lie ahead ... together!

We were capably represented by our Deputy CEO Hayley Van Loon, who spoke of how harnessing OSINT capabilities to better serve and protect our communities continues to be at the forefront of Crime Stoppers International’s ever-evolving capabilities. OSINT for Good can empower communities and aid law enforcement through the use of publicly accessible data to fight crime, while ensuring transparency and accountability. It’s all about enhancing public safety, supporting justice, and building trust.

AUGUST 2024

Congratulations are in order!

In front of nearly 400 practitioners and peers at the AIPIO Intelligence 2024 conference, our very own Hayley van Loon received the inaugural David Irvine AO Award, which “honors an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the intelligence profession in Australia”.

Named in honor of David Irvine AO FAIIA, a towering figure in Australia’s intelligence and national security communities, the award recognizes Hayley’s vision for collaboration and her relentless drive to push new technologies to combat crime on a global scale that have been transformative. Her commitment to fighting gender-based violence, and enhancing digital safety for children and vulnerable individuals underscores her dedication to making a meaningful impact.

Congratulations, Hayley, on this very well-deserved accolade – we’re so very fortunate to have you on the team!

JULY 2024

WEF Coalition for Digital Safety

We are proud to share that our Deputy CEO, Hayley van Loon, is a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Coalition for Digital Safety. Immediately following the recent TrustCon event, coalition members convened for an in-person meeting at Meta in San Francisco to address the critical issue of online harms.

These gatherings consistently underscore the importance of global collaboration over exclusion or competition in our efforts to protect children and vulnerable individuals online.

Crime Stoppers International is wholly committed to our mission in this space and is grateful for the continued support of our incredible partners, both new and long-standing. We look forward to making a genuine contribution in this vital area, as we all work hard to evolve and adapt to the challenges of our time.

Learn more here

TrustCon 2024

Crime Stoppers International CEO Shane Britten and Deputy CEO Hayley van Loon joined more than 1300 delegates at the third annual TrustCon conference in San Francisco – a global event dedicated to trust and safety professionals with responsibility for the challenging work of keeping platforms and communities safe – to explore opportunities to collaborate, to hear from trust and safety thought leaders, and to connect with peers from all over the world.

Shane was a member of the panel discussion, Practices of Adult Content Platforms, that examined the commonalities and unique challenges of moderating sexually explicit content on adult entertainment platforms. The session shed light on the complex nature of this specialized field, shared real-world experiences, and highlighted policies and approaches that anyone handling adult content can use to keep users safe while respecting their personal expression.

Annual Awards

Traditionally, each year Crime Stoppers International calls for submissions from Crime Stoppers chapters that demonstrate excellence in the delivery of campaigns, programs and services as well as significant contributions by individuals to the Crime Stoppers mission.

Based on the declining number of entries received in recent years, the Board of Directors has determined that it is time to undertake a comprehensive review of the Annual Awards format and structure.

This means there will be no call for submissions this year, but Crime Stoppers International looks forward to launching a refreshed Annual Awards in 2025 … so stay tuned!

Symposium 2025

At its most recent meeting, the Board of Directors agreed Crime Stoppers International will host a forum in 2025 that will bring together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, academia, law enforcement, civil society organizations and not-for-profits, that share the common goal of fighting serious transnational crime.

A date and venue will be announced as soon as possible; however, Crime Stoppers chapters are encouraged to make budget provision for the second half of 2025 to support attendance by their Board Members and executive managers at what will be a milestone event.

JUNE 2024

East Asia: Financial Scams Assessment

Crime Stoppers International, as a founding member of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime (GCFFC), is proud to support the publication of the “Financial Scams Report: An Assessment of Scams in East Asia.” This pivotal report, stemming from the 30 May APAC Meeting hosted at INTERPOL in Singapore, examines the prevalence and impact of financial scams in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

For more details, please visit GCFFC and read the full report here.

MAY 2024

WEF Global Coalition for Digital Safety

Crime Stoppers International is proud to announce its membership in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Coalition for Digital Safety. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing global efforts to combat digital threats and promote safer online environments.

As digitalization accelerates across the globe, the need for robust digital safety measures has never been more critical. Cybercrime, online harassment, misinformation, and other digital threats pose serious risks to individuals, businesses, and societies at large. Recognizing these challenges, the World Economic Forum established the Coalition for Digital Safety to foster collaboration among key stakeholders and drive forward innovative solutions.

Through its participation in the Coalition for Digital Safety, Crime Stoppers International will leverage its extensive network and expertise in crime prevention to address the complex landscape of digital threats. The collaboration between Crime Stoppers International and the World Economic Forum underscores the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to digital safety. By bringing together diverse perspectives and resources, the coalition aims to create a comprehensive framework that addresses digital threats and promotes a secure and trustworthy digital ecosystem.

APRIL 2024

Keynote: MENA Financial Crime Compliance Group

In April 2024, we were privileged to be invited to provide the keynote speech at the face-to-face meeting of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Crime Compliance Group (MENA FCCG) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

This was a great opportunity to meet with compliance and counter money laundering experts of banks and financial services industry members throughout the region to talk about the role of Crime Stoppers International, how anonymous reporting inside businesses and from a country’s citizens can play a pivotal role in secure and effective operations, and our insights into money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud and scams.

The group was particularly interested in our Illegal Empire campaign - www.stoptheillegalempire.com

A special shoutout to Arab Bank for the invitation!

MARCH 2024

Combatting CSAM and online harm

In its concerted efforts to combat the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), tackle human trafficking, confront revenge porn, and mitigate various online harms, Crime Stoppers International has agreed to review the trust and safety framework, policies, procedures, and practices of Aylo (formerly MindGeek), the company behind some of the world’s biggest online adult entertainment sites.

The project being undertaken by Crime Stoppers International aims to assess Aylo's capacity to enhance platform safety, with a specific focus on important contemporary issues such as non-consensual image and video sharing, age verification, CSAM, revenge porn, and deepfakes. The overarching goal is to mitigate and prevent online harm, thus fostering safer communities, which directly aligns with our organisation’s core mission and received the unanimous support of its Board.

When faced with the stark realities of online harms, the need for change is undeniable. We feel compelled to bravely explore new methods to shield the vulnerable, especially children. Through collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders, Crime Stoppers International is pioneering innovative strategies to protect those most at risk of exploitation. We are fortunate that other esteemed global organisations also recognise the importance of working with companies such as Ethical Capital Partners/Aylo.

Adapting to the evolving landscape is essential. Overlooking opportunities for collaboration, even within industries like adult entertainment that are actively pursuing safety improvements, means missing out on a chance for positive transformation. We hold firm in our belief that this collaboration has the power to substantially diminish the toll of online harm and ongoing victimisation.

Crime Stoppers International’s dedication to transparency is unwavering. Once our review of Aylo’s trust and safety processes is complete, we will publicly publish our findings and recommendations. Our organisation remains resolute in its objective: to create a safer digital environment and protect the most vulnerable members of society from harm.

Likewise, we are steadfast in our dedication to work with law enforcement, NGOs, private companies, and communities to make the world safer.

FEBRUARY 2024

Committed to mitigating harm against vulnerable persons and minors online, Crime Stoppers International (CSI) has committed to working with Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), the proprietors of adult content platforms provider Aylo, to form an unconventional but highly impactful collaboration.

Following in the footsteps of the Internet Watch Foundation and it’s groundbreaking partnering with Mindgeek (now Aylo), CSI’s strategic relationship seeks to reduce harm and combat online crime, beginning with a thorough review of AYLO's trust and safety processes to evaluate their effectiveness and identify additional measures to further minimize harm online.

Our collaboration also has the capacity to adapt technology, originally intended for the adult entertainment industry, to identify and eradicate harmful and illicit content online. This has the potential to bolster law enforcement initiatives worldwide against transnational crime, not only in the fight against child sexual abuse material and online exploitation, but also terrorism, smuggling, cybercrime, and human trafficking.

CSI recognizes the production of online content within the adult entertainment industry is inevitable, and chooses collaboration over exclusion. The CSI Board was unanimous in working with Aylo and ECP, and about embracing the opportunity to drive positive change to reduce online harm, achieve greater protection for children and minors, and enhance law enforcement capability in this space.

JANUARY 2024

Crime Stoppers International, Aylo and Ethical Capital Partners Enter Working Relationship

We are pleased to announce we have entered a working relationship with Aylo, a technology and media company, owner of a large portfolio of adult entertainment properties, and Ethical Capital Partners (ECP), a private equity firm with vast regulatory, law enforcement, public engagement and finance experience.

This effort unites CSI, Aylo and ECP, in a shared goal to enhance cooperation and collaboration between the online adult industry, civil society and law enforcement in combating online harms and exploitation.

The details of the working relationship will be announced as the projects are introduced. Projects will be guided by shared values, resources and a profound commitment to collaborating with law enforcement, non-profit and other organizations who share the goals of reducing harm and exploitation on the internet as a whole.

Creating safer communities

We help disrupt serious and organized crime networks.

We educate communities and empower them to report information about illegal activity.

We develop and execute anti-crime projects and global campaigns.

We consult to governments, law enforcement, multinational corporations and industry.

We deliver capacity building and advocacy.

Our efforts directly support a range of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals that have been established to transform our world - violent crime (target 16.1), trafficking in persons (targets 5.2, 8.7 and 16.2), access to justice and rule of law (target 16.3), illicit financial flows, trafficking of firearms and organized crime (target 16.4), corruption (target 16.5), violence against women (target 5.2), urban security (target 11.7), wildlife trafficking (target 15.7), and illegal fishing (targets 14.4. and 14.6).

Supported by our global partners

Let’s work together

We are always looking for new ways to help disrupt crime or illegal activity.

If you or your business share our values and commitment, and you want to make a genuine contribution to creating safer communities – safer workplaces and industry sectors, or safer cities and towns, or safer countries – let’s have a conversation about partnering.