b'T he Police Foundation provides the vital funds fortwo NYPD reward programs that, for over 30 years, have provided clear and effective results. TheCrime Stoppers Program offers rewards of up to $2,500 for anonymous information to the 800-577-TIPS hotline that leads to the arrest and indictment of a violent felon. Operation Gun Stop gives rewards of $1,000 for tips leading to the seizure of illegal weapons. This public/private partnership between the NYPD and the New York City Police Foundation has been an invaluable crime-fighting tool since the Crime Stoppers Programs inception in 1983.76'