The Florida Association of Crime Stoppers (FACS) is a statewide umbrella organization operated by a volunteer board of directors from the 27 Crime Stoppers programs throughout the state of Florida. FACS provides recommended guidelines and “best practices” to ensure consistency and continuity of the crime stoppers’ mission. Although FACS has some statutory authority, member programs are autonomous and sovereign. The aim of FACS is to help establish local programs, provide ongoing training, advocacy and mentoring to established programs and new programs alike. The various programs within the communities statewide fund FACS through their membership dues.