Jan
25, 2023
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25, 2023
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25, 2023
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23, 2022
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22, 2022
Nov
23, 2022
Statement of Paul DelPonte: Mass Shootings in Colorado Springs and Chesapeake
Executive Director National Crime Prevention Council November 23, 2022 "The United States must do more than just condemn acts of violence and mass shootings. A strong message, through new laws and stiff sentences that combat hate, are needed. The National Crime Prevention Council celebrates safe communities. To do so, extra steps are needed that [...]
Nov
3, 2022
Taking a bite out of fake products on YouTube
A new YouTube series hosted by McGruff the Crime Dog aims at shifting the buying behaviours of tweens and teens away from fake products. Go For Real TV moves McGruff—a long-time staple of television advertising—onto the world of online streaming where young people tune in for entertainment and education. The series transports viewers to [...]
Oct
19, 2022
Statement of Paul DelPonte: Fentanyl Wake Up Call
Executive Director National Crime Prevention Council October 19, 2022 "Thank you for joining us. I’m going to start by taking us back to the early days of the AIDS pandemic with a quote. 'We're all going to go crazy, living this epidemic every minute, while the rest of the world goes on out there, [...]
Oct
19, 2022
Government agencies, community leaders, and activists join to combat fentanyl crisis
Actress Ava Michelle, McGruff the Crime Dog® unveil digital fentanyl memorial quilt WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022—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 [...]
Oct
3, 2022
Crime Prevention Month Tackles 21st Century Crimes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022—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. "Crime prevention is everyone's business, and it is needed now more [...]
