National Crime Prevention Council

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).

McGruff the Crime Dog® and Joey Gase race for safety at Daytona

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- All crime prevention engines are a go on car #53 during NASCAR'S race at the Daytona International Speedway on February 18. Joey Gase and McGruff the Crime Dog® continue their crime fighting partnership and shine a light on criminals selling counterfeit products.

Key Points: 
  • Joey Gase and McGruff the Crime Dog® continue their crime fighting partnership and shine a light on criminals selling counterfeit products.
  • As part of this effort, NCPC, McGruff, and Gase will host a variety of events in Daytona in the week leading up to the race.
  • Gase and McGruff will visit two schools in the Daytona area to educate kids on the campaign.
  • "I am extremely excited to team up with the National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff to help Take A Bite Out of Crime," said Gase.

National Crime Prevention Council calls on Justice Department to investigate Snapchat and fentanyl deaths

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council called on the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the business practices of Snap, Inc. as the platform of choice for fentanyl drug dealers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council called on the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the business practices of Snap, Inc. as the platform of choice for fentanyl drug dealers.
  • Fentanyl is involved in 84 percent of overdose deaths for teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Recently, Snap has falsely attributed claims to the Drug Enforcement Administration about how the company is helping stop fentanyl deaths.
  • "The sale of drugs on Snapchat violates multiple laws related to narcotics, trade, copyrights, trademarks, and other felonies," said DelPonte.

Taking a bite out of fake products on YouTube

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new YouTube series hosted by McGruff the Crime Dog® aims at shifting the buying behaviors of tweens and teens away from fake products.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new YouTube series hosted by McGruff the Crime Dog aims at shifting the buying behaviors of tweens and teens away from fake products.
  • The series transports viewers to McGruff's top-secret detective lab and features guests from various industries to teach young people the dangers counterfeit products.
  • Fake shoes, luxury items, skin care products and more will be highlighted and exposed.
  • New products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans.

Government agencies, community leaders, and activists join to combat fentanyl crisis

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three key government agencies came together with community leaders and other advocates to find solutions that address a top U.S. public health crisis at the National Fentanyl Summit.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Three key government agencies came together with community leaders and other advocates to find solutions that address a top U.S. public health crisis at the National Fentanyl Summit.
  • Fake pills containing lethal amounts of fentanyl are fueling a surge in deaths across America.
  • Among teenagers, fentanyl poisoning has become one of the leading causes of fatalities over the past year.
  • "New policies are needed that weave together ways to combat the supply, demand, and use of this drug.

Crime Prevention Month Tackles 21st Century Crimes

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog® is taking a bite out of 21st century crimes during this year's Crime Prevention Month. The National Crime Prevention Council will empower communities to create safe communities through a variety of initiatives, tools, and events.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog is taking a bite out of 21st century crimes during this year's Crime Prevention Month.
  • "McGruff is a trusted American icon that can help educate young people about the importance of crime prevention.
  • Crime Prevention Month serves as a road map for law enforcement, Americans, and organizations to tackle 21st Century crimes across every channel.
  • The nonprofit National Crime Prevention Council, along with McGruff the Crime Dog, have helped generations of Americans Take A Bite Out Of Crime.

McGruff the Crime Dog® and NASCAR's Joey Gase want you to buy smart

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR driver Joey Gase, alongside McGruff the Crime Dog, are spotlighting the harms of counterfeit products, at the WAWA 250 on August 26.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR driver Joey Gase, alongside McGruff the Crime Dog, are spotlighting the harms of counterfeit products, at the WAWA 250 on August 26.
  • "I am extremely excited to be teaming up with McGruff the Crime Dogthis weekend in Daytona!"
  • "I remember McGruff coming and visiting my class when I was in elementary school and how cool that was.
  • For more information related to Joey Gase, visit www.joeygaseracing.com or visit Joey's social media channels @JoeyGaseRacing.

McGruff the Crime Dog® Stars in 3D Ad to Stop Dangerous Fake Products

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog® and his nephew, Scruff®, make their 3D debut in a new public service announcement aimed at taking a bite out of the sale of dangerous fake products.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew, Scruff, make their 3D debut in a new public service announcement aimed at taking a bite out of the sale of dangerous fake products.
  • "Parents across the U.S. grew up with the iconic Crime Dog and they want McGruff to help keep their kids safe," said Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of NCPC.
  • "This new public service announcement delivers an important message alerting people of all ages about the hazards caused by the widespread prevalence of fake products."
  • Scruff spots and exposes the imposter crime dog while the genuine McGruff outlines the dangers inherent in fake products.

Government of Canada invests over $1.8 million for crime prevention project in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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That's why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects aimed at reducing cyberbullying and cyberviolence through the National Crime Prevention Strategy.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is investing in crime prevention projects aimed at reducing cyberbullying and cyberviolence through the National Crime Prevention Strategy.
  • To help more young people from diverse gender, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds develop healthy cyber practices, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today announced the investment of over $1.8 million over six years from the Crime Prevention Action Fund for a crime prevention project serving Halifax and other Nova Scotia communities.
  • One of the several components of the project shows kids how they can help each other when they witness cyberbullying.
  • The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)'s Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues.

New Campaign Aims to Prevent Crime by Improving Community and Police Relations

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community engagement between law enforcement and the public is key to violent crime prevention. It is also the focus of a new campaign launched by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC).

Key Points: 
  • The public service announcements highlight the family of a police officer and brings awareness to the critical link between the community and law enforcement.
  • The campaign will use the trusted iconic figure McGruff the Crime Dog to provide educational materials to help people learn simple steps they can take to prevent crime.
  • People need to work together with the police, and the police need to reach out to the community.
  • The nonprofit National Crime Prevention Council, along with McGruff the Crime Dog, have helped generations of Americans Take A Bite Out Of Crime.