Events Season Begins

Spring is a good time to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®.”

By Jeff Broderson, NCPC Staff

With the approach of spring, you’ll soon be getting an increased number of requests for appearances by McGruff. Schools, Neighborhood Watch groups, churches, charities, boy scouts, girl scouts, other organizations that serve young people, and many other groups will soon want McGruff on hand. One upcoming event—Take Your Child to Work Day on April 24—is sure to bring a lot of requests. So will company picnics.

NCPC will forward any requests it receives directly to the nearest law enforcement agency in possession of a McGruff costume. In the meantime, be prepared for the responsibilities that go with wearing the McGruff costume and making public appearances. It’s an important role and, like any established tradition, public appearances must be carried out honorably and ethically. So, please check out the McGruff Guidelines before making your arrangements.

And, while you’re at it, let’s all “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®.”