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SafeText SMS Program – Terms & Conditions

Organization: Crime Stoppers of Houston
Program Name: SafeText
Website: https://crime-stoppers.org
Support Email: info@crime-stoppers.org
Main Phone: 713-521-4600
Tip Line: 713-222-8477
Tip Submission URL: https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=610&C=&T=

Program Overview
SafeText is a keyword-based SMS messaging program designed to provide:

  • Safety resources and educational content
  • Monthly safety topic messaging
  • On-demand access to safety information via keyword

SafeText is intended to support prevention, awareness, and guidance.

User Interaction Model
SafeText supports three primary interaction types:

  1. On-Demand Resource Access

Users text keywords to receive immediate safety information.

  1. Subscription-Based Messaging

Users opt in to receive recurring monthly safety topics.

  1. Segmented Messaging

Specific groups (e.g., Phillips 66 employees) may opt in via unique keyword

SafeText Terms & Conditions

Crime Stoppers of Houston – SafeText Program
Effective Date: June 1, 2026

  1. Program Description
    SafeText is a text messaging service provided by Crime Stoppers of Houston that delivers safety resources, educational content, and updates to users via SMS.

By opting in to SafeText, you agree to receive:

  • Safety tips and educational content
  • Monthly safety topic messages
  • Occasional updates related to public safety initiatives

SafeText is intended as an informational resource only.

  1. Not a Crime Reporting Tool
    SafeText does not accept or process anonymous crime tips.

If you wish to report information about a crime, suspect, or fugitive, you must use the official Crime Stoppers tip line:

  1. Opt-In & Consent
    By texting the keyword SAFE and opting into SafeText, you:
  • Consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Crime Stoppers of Houston
  • Confirm that you are the authorized user of the mobile number
  • Understand that consent is not required to make a donation or use other services
  1. Message Frequency
    Message frequency may vary.

Users who opt in can expect:

  • Approximately 1–2 messages per month for safety topics
  • Additional messages may be sent based on engagement or updates
  1. Message & Data Rates
    Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.

Crime Stoppers of Houston and Carriers are not responsible for any charges incurred.

  1. Opt-Out Instructions
    You may opt out of the SafeText program at any time.

To stop receiving messages:

  • Reply STOP to any message

After opting out, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS communications unless you re-subscribe.

  1. Help & Support
    For assistance:
  • Reply HELP to any message
  • Or contact us at: innovation@crime-stoppers.org
  1. Privacy
    Your privacy is important to us.

Information collected through SafeText will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
https://crime-stoppers.org/privacy-policy/

We do not sell or share your mobile number with third parties for marketing purposes.

  1. Supported Carriers
    SafeText messaging may not be available on all carriers.

    Crime Stoppers of Houston and Carriers are not responsible for:
  • Delayed or undelivered messages
  • Carrier-specific limitations
  1. Changes to Terms
    Crime Stoppers of Houston reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
    Continued use of SafeText after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
  2. Contact Information
    Crime Stoppers of Houston

    Website: https://crime-stoppers.org
    Support Email: info@crime-stoppers.org
    Main Phone: 713-521-4600