National Crime Prevention Council

National Crime Prevention Council Commends California Court Decision in Favor of Fentanyl Victims' Families

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Snapchat will need to answer to a judge and jury for its role in the sale of fake drugs containing lethal amounts of fentanyl, a California judge ruled late yesterday. 

Key Points: 
  • "This is a major victory in the fentanyl fight," said National Crime Prevention Council Executive Director Paul DelPonte.
  • "The Snap argument was nothing more than a smoke screen trying to hide drug deals behind a law designed to protect free speech.
  • The ruling by the Los Angeles County Superior Court potentially opens Snap to potentially pay the victims' families millions of dollars for wrongful death.
  • The national nonprofit organization is best known for its educational campaigns featuring McGruff the Crime Dog®.

Go For Real™ awarded silver and gold in two MarCom categories

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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McGruff dedicates these awards to the millions of people who take a bite out of crime everyday by only buying genuine products."

Key Points: 
  • McGruff dedicates these awards to the millions of people who take a bite out of crime everyday by only buying genuine products."
  • The "Think Again" PSA earned a platinum award, the highest recognition in the television category.
  • Go For Real TV, McGruff's debut YouTube series, received a gold award in the web video category.
  • MarCom Awards were selected by an international panel of experts by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals from more than 6,000 entries.

McGruff the Crime Dog smells big crime with the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog® takes direct aim at the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products in a new public service announcement released today.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog® takes direct aim at the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products in a new public service announcement released today.
  • The ad features three assembly lines making real and fake products including sneakers, cosmetics, and fake pills.
  • At the end, the iconic crime dog is revealed, urging viewers and listeners to "think again," before buying fake products.
  • "McGruff smells big crime around the sale of dangerous and lethal fake products," said Paul DelPonte, Executive Director at the National Crime Prevention Council.

Joey Gase Joins Board of Directors and Drives McGruff the Crime Dog's® Mission Home

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joey Gase teams up with McGruff the Crime Dog® at Daytona International Speedway, this time as a newly elected board member for the National Crime Prevention Council.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joey Gase teams up with McGruff the Crime Dog® at Daytona International Speedway, this time as a newly elected board member for the National Crime Prevention Council.
  • During the WAWA 250 race on August 25, Gase will shine a light on the iconic crime dog's mission to Take A Bite Out Of Crime®.
  • "He joins the board at a vibrant time as NCPC tackles 21st century crimes.
  • "I grew up feeling safe with McGruff the Crime Dog and can now pass that on to my children and families across the country," said Gase.

Government investing in projects to keep young people in PEI safe online

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online.
  • The impact cyberbullying can be significant and far reaching, which is why the Government of Canada is taking important steps to keep young Canadians safe online.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new federal support to fight cyberbullying and keep young people in Prince Edward Island safe online.
  • That's why we're supporting projects that take direct aim at it, and keep young Canadians safe online.

Government of Canada invests $4.9 million for at-risk youth in l'agglomération de Longueuil

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada has a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and resources into our neighbourhoods.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada has a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and resources into our neighbourhoods.
  • A central part of this involves adding resources to fight crime and prevent violence from happening in the first place.
  • That is why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects that meet the needs of youth through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
  • Last year, through the Building Safer Communities Fund, the City of Longueuil received over $2 million as part of a larger investment of $41.8 million dollars for the Province of Quebec.

LivesProject.org creates a call to action against fentanyl deaths

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The livesproject.org provides both a living memorial to victims of the Fentanyl deaths and a call to action to stop the senseless loss of life. The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog® created the digital quilt as a way for families and loved ones impacted by the crisis to help others from facing the same fate.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The livesproject.org provides both a living memorial to victims of the Fentanyl deaths and a call to action to stop the senseless loss of life.
  • "This is an important day to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl," said NCPC Executive Director Paul DelPonte.
  • The digital format serves as reminder that so many fentanyl victims were dupped into their own death by online trafficking of fake drugs."
  • The Lives Project shares the stories of hundreds of individuals from all walks of lives and age ranges who have been lost to Fentanyl.

McGruff the Crime Dog® launches limited-edition Barking Beauty Dog Shampoo

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Saturday, April 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog® launch a new dog shampoo beauty line, "Barking Beauty".

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog® launch a new dog shampoo beauty line, "Barking Beauty".
  • The limited-edition shampoo line uses real, ethically made ingredients, to make even the unruliest dogs shine as bright as the crime dog himself.
  • McGruff is releasing four different scents as part of his breakthrough in the beauty world.
  • "Not only will McGruff be on your TV, but now he can be part of any dog's beauty routine."

Government investing in crime prevention in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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This includes major investments in prevention programs through initiatives like the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).

Key Points: 
  • This includes major investments in prevention programs through initiatives like the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).
  • The Crime Prevention Action Fund is an important part of the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • It supports local, targeted crime prevention initiatives that both help young people locally and share knowledge of what works to prevent and reduce crime nationally.
  • The Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues.

Take A Bite Out of Crime® on McGruff.Org

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids around the nation can become McGruff the Crime Dog's® sidekick and help him Take A Bite Out Of Crime® at McGruff.org, a new educational site featuring a variety of engaging games and videos.

Key Points: 
  • McGruff.org empowers kids to become active crime prevention participants in their communities.
  • Teens and tweens will take a front-row seat in games focused on anti-counterfeiting, crime prevention through environmental design, bullying, home safety, and more.
  • "McGruff continues to meet this new generation where they are," said Paul DelPonte, executive director at the National Crime Prevention Council.
  • To learn more, visit McGruff.org or follow the crime dog on social @McGruffatNCPC (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram) and @McGruff_CrimeDog (TikTok).