Rochester Area Crime Stoppers was founded in 1982 with a mission to assist local law enforcement in solving crime and arresting those involved in criminal activity.  RACS is a community based program that is managed by an unpaid Board of Directors, representatives from local law enforcement, Channel 13 WHAM and the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.

Rochester Area Crime Stoppers pays rewards for tips on crimes that lead to an arrest.  Tips are called into the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 423-9300.  The Crime Stoppers program has enjoyed great success boasting an average conviction rate of 95% on cases solved by Crime Stoppers’ tips.

RACS is in partnership with TV Channel 13 WHAM which highlights a crime of the week and encourages viewers to call in tips on other crimes reported in their newscast.  RACS funds the publishing of 6 Felony Fugitive Flyers each year in the Democrat and Chronicle which has a 77% capture success. 

RACS is a 501-3c organization that is funded by local contributions, United Way, State Department of Criminal Justice Services grants and annual Telethon.