APD and Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers partner with APS to Relaunch Campus Crime Stoppers

Albuquerque- The Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Public Schools and Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers are partnering to bring back a program for students and faculty to safely and anonymously report crime. 

The program is called Campus Crime Stoppers, which is a valuable resource to enhance safety and security within our school community. Through Campus Crime Stoppers, students, or any staff within Albuquerque Public Schools can report any concerns related to safety, crime, or suspicious activity. 

“Juvenile crime is a trend we are taking very seriously, and at the police department, we want to do whatever it takes to provide as many outlets to our community as possible, when it comes to effectively reporting criminal activity,” said Chief Harold Medina. “We know that there can be hesitancy when it comes to reporting crime, especially when it comes to our youth, and providing an anonymous way to do so, could be the reason we are able to step in and handle potential threats.” 

Students and staff can now submit anonymous tips by scanning the designated QR code, sending a text, calling the Crime Stoppers hotline or visiting the Albuquerque Public Schools website where a designated link has been added. All reports will be handled confidentially, ensuring safety for all parties involved. 

“We’re pleased to partner with the Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers because at the end of the day we all have the same goal – safety and security for our young people,” said APS Deputy Superintendent Gabe Jacquez. “We’ve had great success in asking our students to say something if they see something, and we see this as another great opportunity to ensure the wellbeing of APS students.”

Campus Crime Stoppers stickers with the QR code for the link to reporting are being handed out to students in all middle and high schools to spread the word about the new crime reporting system. 

Tips to Crime Stoppers can be reported by phone to (505)-843-STOP, online at p3tips.com/531, through a text, (text “ABQCS” to 738477) or on https://www.crimestoppersnm.com.

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