Silent Observer

A Service Provided By:

Your Local Law Enforcement (see list and Web site links at the end of this page)
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce

The Mission of the Silent Observer Program is to provide a channel of communication and rewards for anonymous information; to assist law enforcement through encouraging citizen and business participation and support; and to help insure a safer community.

No Matter how well equipped or effective a local law enforcement agency may be, it cannot function successfully without the cooperation and involvement of its local community members. Silent Observer is a vital component in our community's fight against crime.

You Can Help!

Should you witness a crime or have information that may be helpful to law enforcement officials in solving a crime, follow these easy steps:

Call 231-947-TIPS (8477)
Tell the operator you want to be a Silent Observer
The operator will assign you a code number that is only given to you
Give the operator the information you have regarding the crime
OR - Report a crime via e-mail to jmccarthy@traversecitymi.gov (when e-mailing crime information, anonymity is not an option)

Tips for Reporting Information

Provide as much detail as possible, such as:

Date crime occurred
Crime location
Address
City/County
Suspect's full name
Describe the physical characteristics of the suspect(s) - including name(s) and alias, age, height, weight, hair color and any scars or markings. Also include information about vehicle make, model, color and plate number.

Anonymity is Guaranteed!

Silent Observer will not attempt to determine your identity (unless you provide your tip via e-mail- then anonymity is not an option). However, the reward will be paid to you in a manner which protects your identity.
However, if you are comfortable with providing your name and contact information you may do so.

More About the Program

Silent Observer is a highly successful grassroots program organized by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce in 1998. Since it's inception, Silent Observer has been a vehicle where anyone with information about crime may call in information anonymously. If police make an arrest because of the information provided, a reward of up to $2,500 can be earned.

Support Silent Observer

Support the Silent Observer program by making a donation. Call the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 947-5075.

Board of Directors

Click here for the Silent Observer Board of Directors and Silent Observer Advisory Board rosters.