Metro Crime Stoppers pushing their message on social media in an effort to make communities safer [Video]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Metro Crime Stoppers of Alabama team is getting creative to try drum up more tips.

The group is coming off their most successful six month stretch ever and they want to keep up the momentum to help make your community safer.

The group is now turning to social media in an effort to meet people with information where they are at.

This is one of the most recent posts.

The video lasts just half a minute, but educates viewers on the high homicide rate this year and the fact that more than one hundred people, eight of them children have been killed already.

The hope is that, by breaking down the violence, those with information will share what they know.

Metro Crime Stoppers President Bob Copus says their increased social media efforts have already led to success.

“Just this past week we have authorized $4,200 in rewards,” Copus said. “You …