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Helping communities "Take A Bite Out Of Crime®." NCPC operates demonstration programs in schools and neighborhoods.

NCPC manages a public education campaign—symbolized by McGruff the Crime Dog® and his “Take A Bite Out Of Crime®” slogan. Our strategic goals are to promote crime prevention; partner with government, law enforcement, the private sector, and communities to prevent crime; protect children, youth, and other vulnerable populations; and anticipate and respond to emerging crime trends. We have an extensive national crime prevention network of crime prevention professionals and national, federal, state, and local organizations. NCPC publishes books, kits of camera-ready program materials, posters, and informational and policy reports on a variety of crime prevention and community-building subjects. NCPC offers training, technical assistance, and a national focus for crime. NCPC hosts www.mcgruff.org’s Milstein Child Safety Center for children, which has games, stories, and advice from McGruff, and www.ncpc.org for adults, which offers topical prevention tips, describes prevention practices for community building, and helps anchor prevention policy and activities at the local level. Now, more than two generations after McGruff’s first TV appearance, more than 83 percent of children, teens, and adults recognize him, and over 1,500 law enforcement agencies use McGruff costumes to spread the word about prevention. Thanks to NCPC and McGruff, Americans know how to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime.”

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Don't let fake pills put your loved ones at risk. On the latest episode of the True Crime Prevention Podcast, host Paul DelPonte discusses the dangers of fentanyl and ways to keep your community safe.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/eGAiWU5HvoY

10/20/2026

October is Crime Prevention Month and this week, we're tackling the deadly dangers of countfeit goods, including fake pills.

They're not just scams, they can be life or death. Fentanyl-laced pills and counterfeit goods put your health, family, and community at risk.

Stay safe. Stay informed. Stop fakes before they stop you.
Learn more at NCPC.org

10/19/2026

Counterfeit products are a $2 trillion global threat, putting our health and safety at risk!

Discover how you can help stop counterfeits at https://www.ncpc.org/companiesagainstcounterfeits/

10/19/2026

What We Found: Investigators in Oregon are seeking information about a man caught in suspicious circumstances—if you or someone you know had contact with him on social media or Snapchat, please contact authorities. Share with your networks! https://bit.ly/47keNxN

10/15/2026

McGruff the Crime Dog is ready to meet everyone at Coptober! McGruff told us that he wants to be in as many pictures as possible, so stop McGruff when you see him to get a pic with him.

10/15/2026

https://bit.ly/4yn8OmW

Bernie Madoff’s fraud may be history—but the tactics behind it are still everywhere.

In this episode of True Crime Prevention, Paul DelPonte breaks down how trust, reputation, and familiarity can be used against us—and what to look for before a scam costs you or someone you love.

Trust—but verify. Stay alert. Take a bite out of crime. 🐾

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https://mcgruff.org/shop-mcgruff/, http://ncpc.org/, https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPC/podcasts

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