Oct
8, 2024
Sep
24, 2024
Community Engagement Will Mean Bigger Drops in Crime
Statement from the National Crime Prevention Council on 2023 FBI Crime Data. Attributed to Executive Director, Paul DelPonte. Washington, D.C., September 24, 2024 --Violent crime dropped again in the U.S. That is obviously good news, but that alone doesn’t necessarily mean people feel a greater sense of security. A feeling of safety is closely [...]
Jul
30, 2024
Jul
24, 2024
Jun
28, 2024
Fentanyl fumble during first presidential debate
The fentanyl and opioid discussion during the CNN Presidential Debate left more questions than answers. Jake Tapper: “…the number of overdose deaths in this country has gone up. Under your term, it went up. Under your term, it has gone up. Former President Trump, despite the efforts that both of you have made, more [...]
Jun
12, 2024
Jun
4, 2024
McGruff the Crime Dog® uncovers the truth of fake pills sold on social media in new Public Service Announcement
Washington, D.C., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a new ad, McGruff the Crime Dog® sniffs out big crime happening on social media and exposes the dangers of buying medication online. It is estimated that 90% of fake pills found on social media contain fentanyl. Often hidden behind filters, ads, and other smoke screens, [...]
May
6, 2024
McGruff Wants You to Take A Bite Out Of Crime, Again
Local Crime Dog Effort Launches Broad Coalition Washington, D.C., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McGruff the Crime Dog® is building a new grassroots movement to Take A Bite Out Of Crime®, again. The National Crime Prevention Council is creating a wide-ranging coalition to build a safer, healthier nation. “Crime prevention is the right prescription [...]
May
3, 2024
Apr
22, 2024
Keynote Speech – OCPA
Paul DelPonte Executive Director Keynote Address Ohio Crime Prevention Association Take a Bite Out of Crime®, Again April 22, 2024 Columbus, Ohio I hope you are hungry. Really, really hungry. Because we are going to Take A Bite Out of Crime®, again. And you need to be hungry because crime doesn’t taste very good. [...]
