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Apr 18, 2022

Joining forces to fight a deadly poison

2022-04-18T15:10:30-04:00April 18th, 2022|Press Releases|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  The following statement regarding National Crime Prevention Council’s support of Fentanyl Awareness Day may be attributed to Paul DelPonte, NCPC Executive Director:  “The National Crime Prevention Council® and McGruff the Crime Dog® are proud to join with the voices of parents and others in creating Fentanyl Prevention Awareness Day on August, 21, [...]

Apr 1, 2022

Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Goods

2022-04-07T15:21:18-04:00April 1st, 2022|Press Releases|

Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2022) – This April Fools’ Day, think before you shop. Counterfeit products threaten both public health and safety as well as national security. This April Fools’ Day, McGruff the Crime Dog® doesn’t want Americans to be fooled by fake products.

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.

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.

Jul 26, 2019

American Income-Altig/Orlovic Donates $10,000 to National Crime Prevention Council

2020-09-22T20:19:14-04:00July 26th, 2019|Press Releases|

REDMOND, Wash., July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 3rd year in a row, Rick Altig, Ilija Orlovic, Rob Hay, and James Hill of American Income Life-Altig/Orlovic have donated $10,000 to benefit the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). The donation was made as part of American Income Life Insurance Company's Closer to the Heart program of charitable giving.

Jul 1, 2019

The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Crime Prevention Council collaborate to raise awareness about counterfeit goods

2020-09-22T20:19:14-04:00July 1st, 2019|Press Releases|

Alexandria, VA - (Date) – The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) are collaborating to raise public awareness of the dangers related to and damage caused by purchasing counterfeit goods. Counterfeit items are illegal replicas of real products, designed to deceive and take advantage of the superior [...]

Jun 14, 2019

NSSF and NCPC’s McGruff® Animated Gun Safety Videos, Not Cool, Kyle and Molly’s Mischief, Named Bronze Telly Winners in Social Responsibility in Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards

2020-09-22T20:19:14-04:00June 14th, 2019|Press Releases|

Washington, DC  – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is pleased to announce its McGruff® on Gun Safety videos in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Not Cool, Kyle and Molly's Mischief, have each been awarded Bronze Tellys in the Social Responsibility category for Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards. [...]

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