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Crime Stoppers Global Solutions, Inc. (CSGS) is an international community not-for-profit 501c3 organization that began in 2017 as an idea, was formed in 2018 and was incorporated in 2019 to fight international human trafficking, terrorism, illicit trade, illegal arms dealing, narcotics trafficking and cyber crime. It works with law enforcement in other countries and in the United States to allow the public in those countries to provide crime solving assistance to authorities without being directly involved in the investigation. The organization's initial work has been in the Balkans and has recently expanded globally. Crime Stoppers Global Solutions solely exists to combat transnational crime specifically at the source and/or transit routes before the effects of these crimes reach communities in the United States and in other countries.

The mission of CSGS is to provide guidance and resources to both local and global authorities to assist in the prevention, protection, and pursuit of serious transnational criminal activity; making our communities, nations, and world a safer place.Also, CSGS, along with its global partners, are focused on the following crimes:


 * Human Trafficking
 * Terrorism
 * Illicit Trade
 * Illegal Arms Dealing
 * Narcotics Smuggling
 * Cyber-Crime
 * Corruption

History
Crime Stoppers Global Solutions, Inc. (CSGS) had its beginnings in 2016 with James Fuda of Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound and John Lamb, former Chairman of Crime Stoppers USA and of Bartlesville Area Crime Stoppers who saw a need for a program to stop international crime at its source. CSGS was also designed with a top down structure to be more responsive. CSGS is comprised of board members which have had extensive backgrounds in Crime Stoppers, international law enforcement, and are experts in anonymous tip taking as well as those with experience in other areas such as, US governmental affairs, international governmental affairs, business, finance and other disciplines. To show the extent of the problem and the support from the public in other countries, CSGS conducted a test in the Balkans in May of 2018. Over a one month period over forty-five actionable tips were received dealing with Human trafficking, Terrorism, Narcotics Smuggling and Corruption. This information was used to show the problems that were prevalent in the area. On December 12, 2018 Honorable Ted Poe of Texas discussed the CSGS ont he floor of the US House of Representatives and had it placed in the Congressional Record. In 2020 representatives from Serbia more to come)...