AR-News: (US FL) Fish and wildlife violations can be reported online

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has set up a system for 
reporting violations. Anyone with knowledge or suspicion of violations can 
alert the agency via the Internet or, in the case of violations that are in 
progress, by calling the Wildlife Alert hotline. 

"This is a convenience for those who have personal computers, and at the same 
time it brings us in line with other states that are using technology to 
their advantage," said Lt. Tom Haworth, law enforcement administrator for the 
Wildlife Alert program. 
To report violations via the Internet, go to www.myfwc.com/law/alert. To 
report violations in progress, call (888) 404-3922. Both options are available 24 
hours a day. Since 1979, the Wildlife Alert program has been offering rewards 
of up to $1,000 for information that results in an arrest. With the online 
system, those reporting violations can still collect a reward but must follow 
directions for follow up contact information. 
In 2003 Fish and Wildlife Commission officers made nearly 3,300 arrests as a 
result of Wildlife Alert calls, and callers earned more than $35,000. 
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