Programs
“The best tool we have to keep Tangipahoa safe is each other. Please, report suspicious activity when you see it. Help us and Tangi Crimestoppers when we need information about crimes or criminals and be proactive about safety! Get involved with positive events and activities offered in your community. Stay appropriately informed and engaged in what’s happening in your neighborhoods and schools. Let us know small crimes so they don’t go unaddressed and evolve into worse crimes. We look forward to partnering with you to keep Tangipahoa safe!” -Sheriff Gerald Sticker
Public Safety, Crime Prevention and Awareness
Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa is available to speak to your organization, school or group and offer detailed information about their organization and share valuable home & public safety tips and information. Please contact us today for more information.
Would you like to organize your neighbors and start your own Neighborhood watch Group? If so Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa can help assist you in starting your own Neighborhood Watch Group!
Please contact us today for more information.
Community Sign Program
If you would like Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa place donated signs in your community or neighborhood(such as this one) please contact us today for more information.
Self Defense Class for Women
Women and teens have to be more aware than ever. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 1 out of every 4 women will be attacked or raped in her lifetime. 90% of women assaulted knew their assailant. The Women’s Self Defense Institute analyzed 3,000 assaults and found that 50% of the attackers fled from a woman who resisted. DiBenedetto’s Karate and Crime Stoppers hosts Self Defense Class for Women 12 years and up so all women will be prepared for any attack. Instructor is Sensei Frank DiBenedetto has been an Isshinryu Karate Black Belt for over 20 years. He also holds black belts in Japanese jujitsu, judo and Escrima. Classes are free and are held at Ponchatoula Recreation Park Gym at 19030 Ponchatoula Parks Drive. Call Crime Stoppers Office for schedule and more information, 985.662.5557.
The hotline 888-645-TIPS will be manned by professional operators 24 hours per day, seven days per week and all tipsters calling in will remain anonymous. Cash rewards of up to $1000 will be paid when a tip leads to an arrest and/or conviction against individual(s) responsible for theft, fraud, or other crimes committed against energy companies.