Snapchat is "the platform of choice for fentanyl drug dealers," the National Crime Prevention Council said. The FBI and Justice Department are reportedly looking into Snapchat's involvement in the spread of fentanyl-laced pills fueling a spike in fatal overdoses among young people. Investigators have been contacting families of children who died after consuming fentanyl [...]
Snapchat and its parent company Snap have been scrutinized by the FBI and Justice Department over the sale of fentanyl-laced pills through the app, according to Bloomberg, as federal agencies and legislators probe whether social media apps have fueled a surge in fentanyl-related overdoses. KEY FACTS The FBI and Justice Department will investigate Snapchat [...]
Federal agencies are questioning Snapchat’s role in the spread and sale of fentanyl-laced pills in the US as part of a broader probe into the deadly counterfeit drugs crisis. Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and attorneys with the US Justice Department are zeroing in on fentanyl poisoning cases where the sales were [...]
As the U.S. deals with its deadliest overdose crisis to date, a national crime-prevention group is calling on the Justice Department to clamp down on social media’s role in the spread of fentanyl, the drug largely driving a troubling spike in overdose deaths among teenagers. The National Crime Prevention Council sent a letter Wednesday to [...]
The National Crime Prevention Council, or NCPC, called on the Justice Department investigate social media platforms such as Snapchat, which are allegedly being used to sell drugs like fentanyl to kids. In a letter to the Justice Department, NCPC Executive Director Paul DelPonte said the fentanyl crisis is claiming too many lives, prompting the attorney general [...]
Executive Director National Crime Prevention Council November 23, 2022 "The United States must do more than just condemn acts of violence and mass shootings. A strong message, through new laws and stiff sentences that combat hate, are needed. The National Crime Prevention Council celebrates safe communities. To do so, extra steps are needed that [...]
A new YouTube series hosted by McGruff the Crime Dog aims at shifting the buying behaviours of tweens and teens away from fake products. Go For Real TV moves McGruff—a long-time staple of television advertising—onto the world of online streaming where young people tune in for entertainment and education. The series transports viewers to [...]
Executive Director National Crime Prevention Council October 19, 2022 "Thank you for joining us. I’m going to start by taking us back to the early days of the AIDS pandemic with a quote. 'We're all going to go crazy, living this epidemic every minute, while the rest of the world goes on out there, [...]
Actress Ava Michelle, McGruff the Crime Dog® unveil digital fentanyl memorial quilt WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2022—Three key government agencies came together with community leaders and other advocates to find solutions that address a top U.S. public health crisis at the National Fentanyl Summit. Fake pills containing lethal amounts of fentanyl are fueling a surge in [...]
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022—McGruff the Crime Dog® is taking a bite out of 21st century crimes during this year's Crime Prevention Month. The National Crime Prevention Council will empower communities to create safe communities through a variety of initiatives, tools, and events. "Crime prevention is everyone's business, and it is needed now more [...]
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.