Through the utilization of Campus Crime Stoppers, Goose Creek ISD has established a foundation in security. Numerous cases have resulted in positive information vital to the success of an investigation. Some of the more concerning offenses have included arson, graffiti and prescription drug possession cases. There are many more good tips that have been received about narcotics, tobacco, knives, brass knuckles, bullying and breaking serious school rules.
The following three cases are just a few of the highlighted success stories that have been received through the years from individual Campus Crime Stoppers programs.
Case #1: A tip was received about a fire set in the boy’s restroom at a junior high school. The tipster gave the name of the student who intentionally started the fire. The fire was set in a plastic trash container filled with paper products which quickly burned and melted. Fire damage was contained to the plastic trash container and its contents while the smoke damage filled the hallway of the restroom area. As a result of the valid tip and Fire Marshal investigation, the student was charged with 3rd Felony Arson. The tipster received a $700.00 reward.
Case #2: A tip was provided to help solve a criminal mischief/graffiti that had occurred at one of the high schools. The caller gave the student offender’s name and reported that the student had written with a blue glittery marker the name “Swift” in swirling letters on the walls in the boys’ restroom. The tipster also said that the suspect had the name “Swift” on his notebook. The tip information was completely valid. The juvenile was arrested and charged with Crime Mischief-Graffiti on School Property State Jail Felony after he was found to have drawn on bathroom walls with a marker. The tipster received a $600.00 reward.
Case #3: Information was received from a tipster about a student at a high school being in possession of a Xanax bar in her purse. The tipster stated that the student was acting high and had a Xanax bar in her purse. The information was investigated and was completely valid. As a result of the tip, a female student was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance on a Drug Free Zone Level State Jail Felony. The Xanax bar and a clear medicine bottle containing Codeine were seized and recovered. The tipster received an $800.00 reward.
Through the utilization of Campus Crime Stoppers, Goose Creek ISD has established a foundation in security. Numerous cases have resulted in positive information vital to the success of an investigation. Some of the more concerning offenses have included arson, graffiti and prescription drug possession cases. There are many more good tips that have been received about narcotics, tobacco, knives, brass knuckles, bullying and breaking serious school rules.
Each year, selected student board members may attend the Texas Campus Crime Stoppers conference to learn what it takes to operate a campus program, publicize their organization, raise funds, organize media projects and effectively develop a productive board meeting. Students who serve on Campus Crime Stoppers boards of directors learn leadership skills as they administer their programs with the advice of their sponsors, raise funds to help pay rewards for tips, publicize the program and obtain student involvement in making their campus a safer, more desirable place.
The main goal of Campus Crime Stoppers is the establishment of 100% safety in schools. It is a joint effort among school administration, students, staff, law enforcement and all of our surrounding communities to help students take active roles in keeping their schools and communities safe and free from the threat of violence, illegal drugs, weapons, suicidal behavior and other dangerous activities.
