The idea behind the TAPS family is simple and clear. It was designed to help everyone. It helps the groups that are part of the family by sharing knowledge of past and present cases as well as helping with extra investigators when needed on certain cases. It also enables TAPS to send cases that they receive to these groups in or around their areas. We in no way ask these groups to change anything about themselves. All we ask is that all groups keep cases confidential and only share information within the TAPS family network. These groups were selected by the members of TAPS for their excellence in handling cases, and their mentality in dealing with such problems.