NPR: Cincinnati Shooting
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16, 2023
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6, 2023
MM+M: McGruff the Crime Dog bites down on counterfeit drugs
Here’s a fact that may make some readers feel old: McGruff the Crime Dog turns 44 this month. That’s 308 in dog years.However, the pioneering social media influencer with his famous slogan, “Take a bite out of crime,” is still going strong with a message for a younger generation.McGruff, originally a creation of the [...]
Oct
27, 2023
Univision: Alerta por carteristas al acecho en Rockville
La policía en Rockville está alerta por recientes casos de carteristas en esa zona. Aquí como protegerte.
Oct
27, 2023
KATV: Tips to ensure a safe Halloween: National Crime Prevention Council highlights traffic safety, candy checks
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Halloween is right around the corner and organizations are sharing tips on how you can keep your children safe if they plan on trick-or-treating this year. Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of the National Crime Preventions Council said most crimes committed during Halloween are traffic-related. "Be diligent as you are crossing intersections," [...]
Oct
19, 2023
Go For Real™ awarded platinum and gold in two MarCom categories
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 [...]
Oct
17, 2023
NCPC Statement On FBI 2022 Crime Statistics
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 [...]
Oct
9, 2023
HealthNews: Snapchat Accused of Role in U.S. Fentanyl Crisis
Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the sale of illegal fentanyl on Thursday. The NCPC urges the Biden Administration to investigate Snapchat and other social media for playing a part in the illegal facilitation of fentanyl. Fentanyl deaths are only increasing [...]
Oct
1, 2023
Sep
27, 2023
Pop Icon: What’s McGruff The Crime Dog Up To In 2023?
The last time PopIcon caught up with McGruff the Crime Dog, the 43-year-old icon for the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), the year was 2019. McGruff was the star of a series of animated shorts which emphasized the importance of gun safety and educated kids and parents alike on gun safety and protection. In 2023, [...]
Sep
19, 2023
McGruff the Crime Dog® smells big crime with the sale of fake pills and other counterfeit products
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 [...]
