Washington, DC – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) announced that McGruff The Crime Dog® won Advertising Week’s “Icon for Good: Social Impact” Award.  Advertising Week brings together the world’s greatest advertising moguls including representatives from major brands, advertising agencies, celebrities, mascots, icons, technology and industry leaders. The 4-day event, held in New York [...]

Entries for the “Stop Fakes” video contest were submitted beginning late March to promote awareness around the safety risks of using counterfeit power accessories PRNEWSWIRE – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), along with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to congratulate Anthony Pegg as the winner of the “Stop [...]

Washington, DC, DATE / PRNewswire / — School safety is a growing concern, most recently with the Parkland, FL shooting. Schools and communities across the country are dealing with how to approach these tragic situations.   Becoming informed about risky behaviors and what to do with that information is key for students, parents, and teachers. [...]

Intellectual Property Theft Videos Win a Telly Award Apr 19, 2016 WASHINGTON, April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council's (NCPC) video series on Intellectual Property (IP) Theft is receiving a 2016 Telly Award. The video series won the top honor, the Silver Award, in the Information Video category. A highly respected national [...]

Use this tax season to protect your finances Mar 9, 2016 Washington, DC, March 9, 2016 – Each year we have hopes to increase our income and save more money. The National Crime Prevention Council wants to give you the tools to protect yourself from identity theft and investment fraud so you can enjoy [...]

Video Series Available For Law Enforcement Jan 12, 2016 Washington, DC, January 12, 2016 – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) released a video series available for law enforcement. The videos explain intellectual property (IP) theft and its effect on the U.S. economy and our communities.  The series also highlights the benefits to law [...]

Dec 30, 2015 DALLAS and WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- COPsync, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYN), which operates the nation's largest law enforcement in-car information sharing and communication network, and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home to icon McGruff the Crime Dog®, have entered into an agreement to promote school safety training, and enhance the [...]

Dec 23, 2015 Washington, D.C. – December 23, 2015 – The holiday season puts everyone in a festive mood but some are out to steal your holiday joy.  You may be bragging to a thief if the presents in your home are visible to passersby or if you have placed large appliance and technology [...]

National Crime Prevention Council Shares Holiday Shopping Safety Tips Dec 17, 2015 Washington, DC, December 7, 2015 – It is the most wonderful time of the year, for some. For others, not so much.  Whether the holiday shopping season brings joy or grief, one thing is for certain, you will most likely do some [...]