C.R.S. § 16-15.7-103: Requirements for articles of incorporation of crime stopper organizations.

(1) In addition to any other requirements for articles of incorporation imposed by articles 121 to 137 of title 7, C.R.S., the articles of incorporation for any crime stopper organization that elects to avail itself of the confidentiality provisions of this article shall provide that the organization shall:

(a) Establish a method to ensure that the identity of any person who provides information concerning criminal activity to the organization remains unknown to all persons and entities, including officers and employees of the organization;

(b) Establish a method to ensure that if the identity of any person who provides information becomes known to the crime stopper organization, whether through voluntary disclosure or by any other means, such identity is not further disclosed;

(c) Assist law enforcement agencies in the detection of crime and apprehension of criminal offenders by promptly forwarding information received concerning criminal acts to such agencies;

(d) Foster the detection of crime and encourage citizens to report information about criminal activity; and

(e) Encourage news and other media to promote local crime stopper organizations by informing the public of the functions and benefits of the organization.