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May 16, 2022

Statement regarding President Joe Biden’s call to use remaining COVID-19 funds for crime prevention programs

2022-05-16T10:47:39-04:00May 16th, 2022|Press Releases|

The following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s call to use remaining COVID-19 funds for crime prevention programs, may be attributed to Paul DelPonte, NCPC Executive Director: “The National Crime Prevention Council supports the use of extra funds in cities and states to increase crime prevention efforts. True crime prevention is a public health response [...]

Apr 28, 2022

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

2022-04-28T12:37:11-04:00April 28th, 2022|Press Releases|

U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance and National Crime Prevention Council Launch National Public Service Effort Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2022) – 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) [...]

Apr 18, 2022

Joining forces to fight a deadly poison

2024-06-26T16:43:04-04:00April 18th, 2022|Press Releases|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The following statement regarding National Crime Prevention Council’s support of Fentanyl Awareness Day may be attributed to Paul DelPonte, NCPC Executive Director:  “The National Crime Prevention Council® and McGruff the Crime Dog® are proud to join with the voices of parents and others in creating Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day on August, 21, [...]

Apr 1, 2022

Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Goods

2024-06-26T15:38:24-04:00April 1st, 2022|Press Releases|

Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2022) – This April Fools’ Day, think before you shop. Counterfeit products threaten both public health and safety as well as national security. This April Fools’ Day, McGruff the Crime Dog® doesn’t want Americans to be fooled by fake products.

Nov 30, 2021

McGruff the Crime Dog® Teams Up with USPTO to Take a Bite Out of Fake Goods Sold Online

2021-11-30T15:02:25-05:00November 30th, 2021|Press Releases|

As part of the “Go For Real” anti-counterfeiting campaign, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today released a series of ads informing younger buyers and their parents about the serious dangers of buying fake goods. The ads are designed to counter a dangerous escalation of counterfeits that are cheating consumers and causing serious injuries and death, hurting U.S. businesses, and funding organized crime.

Jun 24, 2021

Statement of Paul DelPonte, Executive Director, National Crime Prevention Council, Regarding President Biden’s Violent Crime Reduction Plan

2021-06-24T17:08:33-04:00June 24th, 2021|Press Releases|

Preventing crime is the first place to start in reducing crime. President Biden has kicked off a much-needed conversation about what must be done to keep our communities safe. Greater investment in community interventions and engagement with law enforcement is one of the best ways to reduce violent crime--by preventing it before it occurs.

Apr 29, 2021

Veteran Consumer Advocate Paul DelPonte to Take Helm of National Crime Prevention Council

2021-04-29T11:14:51-04:00April 29th, 2021|Press Releases|

The National Crime Prevention Council has selected Paul DelPonte as Executive Director to move the nonprofit organization into a new era of educating communities to prevent crime and help consumers avoid fraud--online and off.  DelPonte’s career has focused on developing nonprofit public education and advocacy efforts that have won national attention and awards.  They [...]

Jan 14, 2021

Public-Private Partnership Yields Unique, Versatile Toolkit to Combat Black-Market Vapor Products that Endanger Public Health and Safety

2021-01-14T16:09:37-05:00January 14th, 2021|Press Releases|

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) today announced a national campaign to work with law enforcement and community leaders to promote public health and safety by raising awareness and education on illicit vapor products. These products present additional health and safety risks for adult consumers and undermine underage-prevention measures.

Oct 19, 2020

The National Crime Prevention Council, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center launch nationwide campaign to raise awareness on illicit vapor products

2020-10-21T10:28:10-04:00October 19th, 2020|Press Releases|

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) today announced a national campaign to work with law enforcement and community leaders to promote public health and safety by raising awareness and education on illicit vapor products. These products present additional health and safety risks for adult consumers and undermine underage-prevention measures.

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