Contact: Elaine Tricoli
Phone: (336) 373-2421

Golfers Invited to Participate in Crime Stoppers Annual Tournament

GREENSBORO, NC – (July 9, 2008) – Spending a relaxing day on the golf course and helping to solve crimes are typically unrelated activities. But on August 4, you can accomplish both by participating in the Greensboro/Guilford County Crime Stoppers 16th Annual Golf Tournament.

This year’s Captain’s Choice tournament will begin at 8:30 am on August 4 at Stoney Creek Golf Course. The entry fee of $300 per team or $75 per individual golfer includes lunch, snacks, beverages and door prizes. Tee off time is 8:30 am, and lunch, door prizes and awards will take place at the conclusion of the tournament.

Crime Stoppers is a community-oriented program that uses law enforcement, the community and the media to fight crime. Individuals with information about criminal activity can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously to share their information. In return, they receive a reward for information that leads to an arrest or the recovery of property or drugs. Since its inception in 1981, calls to Crime Stoppers have resulted in the recovery of more than $16 million in drugs and property in Guilford County alone. As a result, the local Crime Stoppers program is a leader in the state and nation.

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Crime Stoppers reward fund, which is completely funded by donations. No tax dollars are used to pay Crime Stoppers rewards. Contributions to Crime Stoppers are tax deductible.

For more information about the tournament, call (336) 373-1000. You can download an entry form at www.greensboro-nc.gov/police.

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