Moline area Crime Stoppers began in 1982 in Moline, Illinois. The concept was so successful in Moline that it was expanded to include all of Rock Island County, Illinois and later also Scott County, Iowa. Through the efforts of local media, businesses, civic and social clubs, law enforcement agencies, and the public, Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities has established itself as an effective tool to fight crime in the Quad Cities area.

To promote community welfare and lessen the burdens of the Quad Cities by assisting law enforcement in the apprehension and conviction of criminals through making funds available for use in offering rewards.

By helping develop  community offensive against crime.

By motivating members of the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies within Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois.

By providing for rewards and awards for such cooperation.

To inform and educate the public by disseminating information as to criminal schemes and tactics so as to further protect the public from criminal activity.