Mat-Su Crime Stoppers has been serving the residents of the Valley since its inception in August 1982.  For over 20 years, the Mat-Su Crime Stoppers has received approximately 3,977 tips which have directly resulted in 555 arrests, the recovery of approximately $728,487.00 in property, and the seizure of over $17 million in drugs.  Mat-Su Crime Stoppers has paid approximately $81,000.00 in reward money to its anonymous tipsters.