elks96
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So in Colorado we have 2 programs. Operation Game Thief that will reward anonymous reporters with money for turning in illegal wildlife activities.
Then there is the TIP (Turn In Poachers) program which is separate program. In this program witnesses or tipsters are able to earn preference points or even a license in exchange for turning in illegal activity if you are willing to sign a witness statement and testify.
I put this out there as recently I helped on a case where I am currently being asked to provide witness statements and testimony if needed.
In all accounts I will have no issue doing either. I have already typed up my witness statement and am waiting on the official form and have clearly stated that I am willing to testify. I actually never knew anything about the TIP program and thought we only had the Operation Game Thief. Since being a witness to this particular issue, I have since learned about the TIP program and was curious if anyone else has went through the process?
It seems like a great incentive to make a very strong case for the officers. In all honesty I highly doubt there will be testimony involved as we all know they plea bargain alot.
In my case I never even considered any reward, was just pissed that someone else was not following the law and was in fact illegally harvesting game. I will share my story with all when everything is settled.
Has anyone else been in a similar case?
Then there is the TIP (Turn In Poachers) program which is separate program. In this program witnesses or tipsters are able to earn preference points or even a license in exchange for turning in illegal activity if you are willing to sign a witness statement and testify.
I put this out there as recently I helped on a case where I am currently being asked to provide witness statements and testimony if needed.
In all accounts I will have no issue doing either. I have already typed up my witness statement and am waiting on the official form and have clearly stated that I am willing to testify. I actually never knew anything about the TIP program and thought we only had the Operation Game Thief. Since being a witness to this particular issue, I have since learned about the TIP program and was curious if anyone else has went through the process?
It seems like a great incentive to make a very strong case for the officers. In all honesty I highly doubt there will be testimony involved as we all know they plea bargain alot.
In my case I never even considered any reward, was just pissed that someone else was not following the law and was in fact illegally harvesting game. I will share my story with all when everything is settled.
Has anyone else been in a similar case?