PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES NATIONAL CRIME STOPPERS MONTH

National Crime Stoppers Month
January 2002

I am pleased to send warm greetings to all those celebrating January 2002 as National Crime Stoppers Month.

Every day our Nation's communities confront crime. Tough the rate of violent crime has decreased in recent years, America still has one of the highest crime rates among industrialized nations. In an effort to create safer communities, programs like Crime Stoppers have been instrumental in bringing businesses, citizens, and law enforcement agencies together in the fight against crime.

Today, there are more than 1,000 Crime Stoppers programs in the United States. Since its founding in 1976, Crime Stoppers has helped solve over 800,000 major crimes nationwide. By combining media publicity, cash rewards, and the promise of anonymity, Crime Stoppers has created a formula that encourages Americans to get involved to help reduce crime.

My Administration is committed to improving public safety and encouraging public policies that prevent crime. We will always support those who put their lives on the line to enforce the laws and protect the innocent. I commend all those involved in Crime Stoppers. Your work helps ensure that law-abiding citizens are protected and that this Nation is a safer place.

Best wishes for a successful and memorable observance.

[Signed George W. Bush]

January 11, 2002

For information about your local Crime Stoppers program, visit Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County's web site at: CrimeStoppersPBC.com, or call (561) 688 - 3960.