(Dover, DE, 5/21/21) – Delaware Crime Stoppers (DECS) today announced the hiring of
Michael Gallagher as the new Executive Director. Gallagher is replacing the current long time
Executive Director Robert “Bob” Mooney, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
DECS Chairman Michael Lawson, said, “Bob has been the heart of our program the past 18
years and we are sad to see him leave, but happy to have him stay on as a board member to help
keep our program running smoothly during his succession and the transition of our new
Executive Director.” Mooney also serves on the Crime Stoppers USA Board as the Regional
Director for District 2 which oversees the Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and
Washington, D.C. programs. Crime Stoppers USA is the national Crime Stoppers organization
that spans the United States and the US Virgin Islands, creating a network of local programs that
work together to prevent and solve crimes in communities and schools across the nation.
Mooney said, “It’s been an honor to have served as Executive Director and I look forward to
assisting the board with Michael’s role as Executive Director. I am confident in the future of our
program and will continue working to keep our program a success with the continuing goal of
solving more crimes. Lawson said, “Michael Gallagher has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal
Justice from the University of Delaware and brings a wealth of non-profit and community
experience to our program. Our board is anxious to see where Michael can take our program in
the future and give him our full support.”
The Crime Stoppers program has enjoyed success with the information received from
anonymous tipsters which has led to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for
committing felony offenses, boasting an average conviction rate of approximately 95% on cases
solved by a tip to the program. Delaware Crime Stoppers receives on average over 200
anonymous tips per month and is recognized as the lead tool for anonymous reporting by law
enforcement in solving crimes. Programs under Crime Stoppers USA have led to the arrest of
over 752,000 criminals and been helpful in solving over 16,000 homicides since inception of the
program.
For more information on Delaware Crime Stoppers, visit www.DelawareCrimeStoppers.com or
finds us on Facebook.