Founded in 1983, the Virginia Crime Stoppers Association, Inc. (VCSA) is the statewide umbrella organization supporting more than 50 Crime Stoppers, Crime Solvers, and Crime Line programs that meet the criteria established in Virginia Code § 15.2-1713.1.

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The VCSA is an independent, nonprofit, non-stock, federally tax-exempt, charitable, Virginia corporation unaffiliated with any government agency. 

VA SCC #03-72300-4.  IRS 501(c)(3) #62-1432110.

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Its mission is to train, support, and promote existing programs while encouraging the formation of new programs throughout Virginia.

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The VCSA is governed by an uncompensated, volunteer Board of Directors comprised of active and retired law enforcement officials, civilian members of local Crime Stoppers, Crime Solvers and Crime Line programs, and members of the media. 

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VCSA supports local programs through an annual training conference, professional development, newsletters, awards, educational initiatives, legislative activities, public outreach materials, a speakers bureau, a website, and statewide representation and communication among member programs.