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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.

Jul 1, 2020

McGruff the Crime Dog® Turns 40!

2020-09-22T20:19:14-04:00July 1st, 2020|In the News|

July 1 marks the 40th Birthday of McGruff the Crime Dog®, America’s beloved crime prevention icon who—with the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)—has led our nation’s efforts to help people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. We recognize that our country is in pain.  Important questions are being raised about [...]

Sep 16, 2019

USPTO and NCPC Work Together To Raise Awareness About Intellectual Property

2020-10-20T14:10:41-04:00September 16th, 2019|In the News|

The USPTO and NCPC are working together to raise public awareness about the importance of intellectual property and to decrease demand for counterfeit goods in the United States. This public education campaign is aimed at tweens and teens and will tie in the intellectual property community and law enforcement. This Campaign will increase the desire to buy genuine goods, raise awareness of the damage caused by counterfeits, change attitudes and change counterfeit buying behaviors by educating young consumers on how to identify and avoid counterfeit goods. We want all consumers to develop - particularly while young - a desire to make smart buying decisions and buy legitimate goods.

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