About Us

Sponsor

Abilene Crime Stoppers, Inc.
Working together to combat crime within our communities, making a difference
in our way of life.

HISTORY 
In October 1980, members of the Abilene Police Department collaborated with the Citizens Against Crime committee to explore innovative crime prevention initiatives. During this collaboration, they were introduced to a film showcasing the Crime Stoppers program, which had already been successfully implemented in several Texas cities. Among those in attendance was Bill Terry of KTAB Television, who enthusiastically supported bringing the program to Abilene.

On November 12, 1980. the Citizens Against Crime committee, operating under the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, formally recommended establishing a local Crime Stoppers program. This proposal was presented to the chamber's executive committee for consideration.

By March 1981, "Abilene Crime Stoppers Inc." was officially established as a nonprofit organization and received certification from the State of Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. The program was designed as a community-based initiative, fostering a tri-lateral partnership among citizens, the media, and law enforcement. This collaborative effort aimed to enhance crime prevention and promote public safety within the Abilene community.
 
THROUGH THE YEARS 
 Grown from a basic program to a very productive and professional program now serving the citizens of Abilene and Taylor County.

• August 1991 - The Abilene Campus Crime Stoppers program began with Abilene High School
• 1992 - Cooper High School joined the Campus Crime Stoppers program
• 1992 - Started the Abilene's Wanted Person program
• 1995 - The then six middle schools joined Campus Crime Stoppers
• 1996 - three special campuses at the time were included (Project Pass, Houston SAC, Travis Annex)
• 1996 - email address, crimestop@camalott.com started
• 1998 - William Page named Board Member of the Year for the State
• 1999 - Abilene Crime Stoppers Inc. named the top Program for the State for population 100,000 - 249,999 for most cases cleared 
• 1999 - Wylie ISD joined Campus Crime Stoppers and name changed to Abilene Campus Crime Stoppers
• 1999 - Texas Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, Office of the Governor named Rick Dorman Coordinator of the Year for the State
• 2002 - Wylie Junior High joined
• 2002 - Innovative Publicity Award
• 2003 - Innovative Publicity Award
• 2005 - Abilene Crime Stoppers acquired domain, abilenecrimestoppers.com
• 2007 - Wheel of Misfortune aired on KRBC Television
• 2007 - Sonny Goode named Board Member of the Year
• 2007 - Detective Rick Dorman awarded Crime Stoppers Coordinator of the Year for the second time
• 2008 - Hannah Lytle named Board Member of the Year for the Campus Crime Stoppers Program
• 2008 - Officer Mike McAuliffe named Campus Crime Stoppers Coordinator of the Year for the state
• 2008 - Innovative Publicity Award
• 2008 - Best Radio Public Service Announcement
• 2009 - Merkel, Trent, and Tuscola ISDs joined under the Safe School program
• 2010 - State Crime Stoppers Conference host
• 2010 - Walter Meller named Board Member of the Year for the State
• 2013 - ATEMS High School joined
• 2018 - Best Social Media award by the State
• 2021 - Rick Dorman received Lifetime Achievement award for 28 years of dedication to the Abilene Crime Stoppers Program
• 2025 - In January, longtime Executive Director, Rick Dorman, resigned from the organization. His accomplishments and contributions to the program were instrumental to the success of the program.
• 2025 - Abilene Crime Stoppers awarded the 2024 Productivity Award at the Odessa Crime Stoppers Conference for most cases closed in 2024.

 
General Information
Abilene Crime Stoppers, Inc., is a member of the Tex4CS Crime Stoppers Association, which helps establish, regulate, and train crime stoppers programs throughout the State. 
 

The mission of Abilene Crime Stoppers, Inc. is to carry out a community offensive against crime through law enforcement, the media, and citizen involvement, encouraging all citizens to report anonymous information about criminal activities. Offering rewards for information that helps Law Enforcement solve unsolved crimes.