New Yorkers now being given $500 rewards if they report gun owners to law enforcement

CBS-6 news reported the existence of the tip line on Wednesday. It was previously a “well-kept secret” that received little promotion from state officials or fanfare in the media, according to the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association.

nformation leading to an arrest can earn callers up to $500, according to an operator who answered the line when The Daily Caller called. The number is 1-855-GUNSNYS.

Earlier this week, authorities discussed “reviving” the tip line by generating publicity for it, according to John Grebert, executive director of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police.

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Comment by Sweettina2 on March 22, 2013 at 10:58pm: Bloomberg needs to be hung by the highest tree.

Comment by karen arsenault on March 21, 2013 at 7:23pm: Has anyone herd of Chief kessler maybe this should be bought to his attantion and maybe we should join him http://www.chiefkessler.com/

Comment by karen arsenault on March 21, 2013 at 7:07pm: funny not haha! wait untill Google markets its new( spy) I mean smart glasses june 28th @ $ 1,500,00 a piar talking about encouraging ratting out each other.

Comment by raymond _______ on March 21, 2013 at 3:01pm: Nobody likes a RAT.

Comment by Leah The Great on March 21, 2013 at 12:40pm: Someone needs to report Bloomberg. He's got plenty of guns.

Comment by DTOM on March 21, 2013 at 10:54am: New York State Association of Chiefs of Police; Inc.
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Comment by MAC on March 21, 2013 at 10:50am: oh yeah, the governor also, hes head of the dumb asses

Comment by MAC on March 21, 2013 at 10:49am: You can't pencil wipe New yorkers by making up and passing unconstitutional laws

then they have the nerve to institute a snitch program like they are dictators.

haa this won't end well, the legislators and mayors of NY should run for there lives, dumb asses

Comment by karen arsenault on March 21, 2013 at 9:27am: from the N.Y. oath keeper's chapter.

This was received from a police chief, this is tyranny within New York state. And it will turn people into rats further dividing the people of New York. please share this and make it go viral.

Received from a Police Chief :

At a time when all of us are finding ourselves doing more with less, a reminder about a resource available from New York State that can assist you in your efforts to solve cases, prevent crime and better serve and protect your communities.

The state has established a toll-free tip line – 1-855-GUNSNYS (1-855- 486-7697) to encourage residents to report illegal firearm possession. The tip line also allows for information to be submitted via text – individuals can text GUNTIP and their message to CRIMES (274637). While the state will provide the administrative support and fund the rewards, the investigation and validity of the tip will be up to each local department.

To spread the word about this free resource, New York State is planning a comprehensive campaign, including public service announcements that will air on television and radio stations across Upstate.

The tip line can provide your agencies with another avenue for receiving intelligence about crimes being committed in your jurisdictions. This initiative is designed for communities where no tip lines are in place and is not meant to replace existing gun tip lines.

Here’s how the tip line operates:

The New York State Police staff the tip line 24 hours a day. Upon receiving a call, troopers will solicit as much information as possible regarding a firearm tip, while allowing the individual to remain anonymous. The caller will be informed that this program is not the traditional gun buyback program but rather is focused on identifying individuals who are carrying an illegal firearm.

The State Police will in turn contact the appropriate police agency with the lead to initiate an investigation. Staff from the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) will follow up with that agency to determine the validity of the lead. Once the investigation is completed, the police agency would convey to DCJS the outcome of the investigation.

If the information leads to an arrest for the illegal possession of a firearm, the “tipster” will be awarded $500. DCJS staff will handle all of the financial transactions.

State Police staff will explain the program in its entirety upon notifying an agency that a lead has been generated for their jurisdiction. If you have any questions in the interim, please contact DCJS Deputy Commissioner Tony Perez in the Office of Public Safety at 518-485-7610.

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Janine Kava

Director of Public Information

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

(518) 457-8906 - work

(518) 275-5508 - cell

(518) 485-7715 - fax

Comment by Exposure on March 21, 2013 at 8:58am: That's all you need! It's wide open to abuse, some old crackhead could plant their old gun in someones home, and there you go!!