„Crime-Stoppers“ in October: 348 Calls and 10 Useful Information“

In October 2017, the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) police officials registered 348 calls on the telephone line "Crime Stoppers".

In the aforementioned time period, citizens submitted 10 useful information on committed or planned criminal offences and their perpetrators, based on which the same number of criminal intelligence reports was made.

In addition, 82 reports were received through the electronic criminal offense reporting form, of which 15 useful information on committed or planned criminal offenses and perpetrators, based on which the same number of criminal intelligence reports was made.

The majority of information referred to the criminal offences of economic crime and other criminal offences. Out of the total number of useful information received through "Crime-Stoppers" and electronic form, 25 were forwarded for further proceeding to competent police authorities in BiH and SIPA acted upon 11 information.

Twenty-two feedbacks from the competent police and other authorities were received, which were related to the previously submitted information, received through "Crime-Stoppers" or electronic criminal offense reporting form.

In addition, SIPA police officials gave 72 recommendations to the citizens who contacted them via anonymous and free telephone number "Crime Stoppers" - 080 020 505.