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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Takes a Big Bite Out of Crime, says McGruff’s Watchdog Group Washington, D.C. (Jan. 3, 2024) - Snapchat will need to answer to a judge and jury for its role in the sale of fake drugs containing lethal amounts of fentanyl, a California judge ruled late yesterday. The ruling is part of a major [...]
Washington, D.C. – McGruff the Crime Dog® public service announcement and YouTube series took home two MarCom wins for educating consumers on the dangers of counterfeit products. “It is gratifying to see Go For Real receive this important recognition that will make consumers think again before buying a fake product,” said Paul DelPonte, Executive [...]
Statement of Paul DelPonte National Crime Prevention Council Executive Director FBI 2022 Crime Statistics "The new crime statistics released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation today show strong progress in reducing the murder rate and other areas of violent crime. This good news is clouded by an alarming number of hate crimes. More than 13,000 [...]
Sept. 19, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – McGruff the Crime Dog® takes direct aim at the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products in a new public service announcement released today. The ad features three assembly lines making real and fake products including sneakers, cosmetics, and fake pills. As the factory settings change, the [...]
August 23, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – Joey Gase teams up with McGruff the Crime Dog® at Daytona International Speedway, this time as a newly elected board member for the National Crime Prevention Council. During the WAWA 250 race on August 25, Gase will shine a light on the iconic crime dog’s mission to Take [...]
Digital Quilt Provides Living Memorial May 9, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The livesproject.org provides both a living memorial to victims of the Fentanyl deaths and a call to action to stop the senseless loss of life. The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog® created the digital quilt as a way for [...]
July 1 marked 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 some relationships between law enforcement and their communities. At the same time, we face a global pandemic.
Even in tough times, it’s important to honor McGruff and people dedicated to crime prevention. They help keep our communities safe – often on shoestring budgets. We hope you will join us in honoring so many committed people across the country and our partner organizations who help prevent crime every day.
We cannot fix the entire world, but each of us can do our part and work to Take A Bite Out Of Crime®. That is why on McGruff’s Birthday this year, we honor all those who dedicate themselves to protecting our neighborhoods and families — from the first responders and all essential workers who are central to our battle against the Coronavirus to the community leaders who share NCPC’s tips and tools with the people in their cities, towns, and counties every day. And NCPC redoubles our commitment to work every day — through Crime Prevention Month 2021 and beyond — toward safer and more caring communities.
July 1 marked 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 some relationships between law enforcement and their communities. At the same time, we face a global pandemic.
Even in tough times, it’s important to honor McGruff and people dedicated to crime prevention. They help keep our communities safe – often on shoestring budgets. We hope you will join us in honoring so many committed people across the country and our partner organizations who help prevent crime every day.
We cannot fix the entire world, but each of us can do our part and work to Take A Bite Out Of Crime®. That is why on McGruff’s Birthday this year, we honor all those who dedicate themselves to protecting our neighborhoods and families — from the first responders and all essential workers who are central to our battle against the Coronavirus to the community leaders who share NCPC’s tips and tools with the people in their cities, towns, and counties every day. And NCPC redoubles our commitment to work every day — through Crime Prevention Month 2021 and beyond — toward safer and more caring communities.