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New School Safety Resources!

The National Crime Prevention Council, home of McGruff the Crime Dog, brings you new resources to support your school safety efforts and teach children how to stay safe. Each of these resources is now available for download!

Identity Smart Educates Consumers

 

Latest Podcasts in the Advanced Campus Security Series

 

Join CSC Discussion

Join the Discussion forum to share ideas for CSC events, ask questions, and learn how to sustain community involvement in public safety year-round from other practitioners in the field.

Crime Prevention Month’s Poster Celebration

 

Circle of Respect Interview with Sandra McLeod-Humphrey

Circle of Respect’s November book club selection features Sandra McLeod-Humphrey’s book Hot Issues, Cool Choices

Testimony of Ann Harkins President and CEO NCPC

Testimony of Ann Harkins President and CEO National Crime Prevention Council before The House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science 2013.

NCPC President talks about the Circle of Respect initiative

Ann Harkins shares some of the creative ways NCPC is partnering with the community to reduce bullying and cyberbullying

You Need A Personal Safety Plan for Black Friday

Important Safety Tips From NCPC Make Holiday Shopping Go Smoothly.

Circle of Respect Podcast with Elaine Beale

Elaine Beale Speaks with NCPC's Kelsey Tokar about the importance of helping youth.

Safety First Holiday Safety Tips for Last Minute Shoppers

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) reminds last-minute holiday shoppers to keep safety in mind as they hunt for those last-minute bargains.

Cold Weather Prime Time for “Warm-up Thefts”

Washington DC – Have you heard about warm-up thefts?

In Support of our fallen Officers

The National Crime Prevention Council extends our condolences to the families, friends, and fellow law enforcement colleagues of the eleven police officers who were wounded or tragically lost their lives.

February book club Feature: Good-Bye Bully Machine

Dr. Beane speaks with NCPC’s Kelsey Tokar about the importance of bystander intervention and what kids can do, at any age, to help prevent and stop bullying in their school or community.

NCPC’s in the new Student Health 101 issue!

Check out the “Take a Stand Against Cyberbullying” article

Circle of Respect’s March book club features Fruit of the Vine

Ellen and Ken speak with NCPC’s Robin Young about the concept of “real friends” and the importance of teaching youth acceptance and kindness.

On March 11, 2011, Ann Harkins, President and CEO of NCPC

testified before the House Commerce

Ann M. Harkins of the National Crime Prevention Council Wins BRAVA! Smart CEO Award

on July 27, 2011.

Local Home Safety Event

Join the Palm Springs Police Department in Florida for the Home Safety Fair on October 1 2011

McGruff the Crime Dog Reveals his new look

Crime Prevention Month kicks off with McGruff the Crime Dog ready to fight crime in his new Costume at Home Depot Kid's Safety Event!

National Crime Prevention Council Joins DHS Secretary

Janet Napolitano to Discuss Cybersecurity at NASDAQ

A Celebrate Safe Communities Event Makes Local TV News

Celebrate Safe Communities event!

New Book Club Feature: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

Richard Paul Evans novel.

Intellectual Property Theft: Get Real

A new public education campaign to increase public awareness about the health and economic harm caused by counterfeit goods.

The NCPC’s Intellectual Property Theft Campaign

Made a Powerful Launch at the White House Tuesday, November 29. Read NCPC’s President and CEO, Ann Harkins, outstanding remarks to an impressive campaign.

Sign up for NCPC’s revised Campus Crime Prevention training

Classes fill up fast! Courses available now at..

NCPC Highlights Classic Signs That Could Lead to School Violence and Tragedy

National Crime Prevention Council Offers Tips on School Safety Following News of Ohio School Shooting.

April 26, 2012 marks the 12th annual World Intellectual Property Day

Theft of intellectual property (illegal downloads, buying counterfeit products, or stealing inventions, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights) is a worldwide problem.

NCPC’s President and Chief Executive Officer Ann Harkins

testifies before the House Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Subcommittee.

Safety in Numbers

On Mar 27-29, the Harborside Campus may have been the safest campus in New England.

Intellectual property theft is a growing crime in America

The Heck Of A Bunch blog has posted a feature in support the Intellectual Property Crime initiative

Build a positive relationship with your police department

According to the National Crime Prevention Council, communities that have strong relationships with their police departments have safer communities. Read more..

McGruff SafeGuard Browser

protects kids and teens when surfing online on mobile devices. The most trusted name in family Safety.

As Police Budgets Are Cut, Citizens Step In

Residents are even supplementing the work of short-staffed police forces in some places. Michelle Boykins of the NCPC says ..

New Products

One of NCPC’s valued licensees, Geiger, has just announced new Celebrate Safe Communities products and themed products based on our new 2012 themes!

Neighborhoods Celebrating a Safer Greenwood

Healthy Greenwood Neighborhoods now collaborating with the National Crime Prevention Council and Celebrate Safe Communities are set to participate in Neighborhoods Celebrating a Safer Greenwood

Back-To-School App for Child Safety

The free McGruff SafeGuard Child-Safe browser’s new “Learn Mode”

McGruff and the Missing Sock Puppet Comic Book

ANRO has printed a new comic book to support CSC in their crime prevention efforts

United Way begins its 2013 campaign

Steve Parker, the well-known voice of McGruff the Crime Dog, served as a keynote speaker for the 2013 United Way fundraising campaign.

FOX19 Investigates: How to detect a scam

Fraud prevention requires consumer education and awareness. Learn about a new mobile device application that will help do just that

October Marks Crime Prevention Month

A Time to Celebrate Safe Communities Nationwide

Upcoming CSC Events

Celebrate Safe Communities highlights October as Crime Prevention Month with countless local events nation wide. Read more!

McGruff House® and McGruff Truck® Programs Close

The world has changed significantly in those 30 years

Mortgage Fraud Initiative Tracks

by Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies

New Video Black Friday Safety Tips

We want you to be safe on this upcoming Black Friday. Click to read safety tips!

Connecticut Tragedy Leads Parents and Schools to Reexamine Their Own Schools’ Safety Plans

The National Crime Prevention Council provides parents, students and educators with school safety tips

Basic Crime Prevention Skills Workshop

Thanks to all who attended our Crime Prevention.

Crime Prevention

Michelle Boykins of the National Crime Prevention Council discusses cyberbullying,

NCPC Visits the Nicaraguan National Police to Share Principles, Techniques and Best Practices of CPTED

NCPC convenes two five-day training sessions on CPTED, bringing together key stakeholders in the area of crime

Growing Up McGruff: Damien Hudson Story

“Find something you like to do, and are good at, and you’ll never work a day in your life,” said Sheriff J.B. Smith

NCPC’s recent campus crime prevention officer training

at the University of Toronto was a great success

Free Registration for Mortgage Fraud Virtual Conference to watch on Demand:

Protecting Homeowners, Empowering Victims. Register Now and watch the conference on demand.

National Police Week

In honor of National Police Week, please read an excerpt from NCPC’s President and CEO, Ann M. Harkins, who delivered an impassioned speech on May 13th at the Lexington Police Foundation Awards Dinner.

NCPC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation

announce a new partnership

The nomination window for the 2013 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award opens today!

Awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

IACP & Cisco Systems Community Policing Awards

DEADLINE EXTENDED – JUNE 23, MIDNIGHT EDT

Help Observe Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 14 with New Resources

Learn about the red flags of abuse affecting 1 out of 10 seniors in the United States

McGruff the Crime Dog® and AlertID Help Keep Kids Safe on July 4th

NCPC and AlertID join forces to provide important safety tips and advice

McGruff the Crime Dog Celebrates His 33rd Birthday on July 1, 2013

Iconic symbol of the NCPC celebrates another successful year

AlertID and McGruff the Crime Dog® Share “Back to School” Tips to Protect Kids

Kids around the country are getting ready to go back to school and their safety is always a top priority.

“When the Going Gets Scruff,”

New Animated Video Teaches Young Children How to Handle Bullying, NCPC releases new bullying prevention video nationwide

2013 - 2014 Crime Prevention Month Kit

Download your free copy of NCPC’s 2013-2014 Crime Prevention Month kit, which was created with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation: Protecting Our Assets: Keeping Communities Safe from Financial Fraud.

October is Crime Prevention Month

Time to Celebrate Safe Communities, click here for upcoming CSC Events.

Security is always top of mind

Home safety tips

Ann M. Harkins, President and CEO of NCPC, was recently featured in “Profiles in Success,”

a collection of profiles on executive leaders in the Washington D.C. area. The publication—which celebrates innovation, entrepreneurialism, and positive spirit

Introducing Voices

We’re proud to announce the launch of Voices — a free, all-digital magazine where teens talk to teens about bullying. The magazine was created to promote respect in schools and classroom, and it provides students with an opportunity to speak for themselves.

New PSA Campaign

Encourages Firearms Owners to “Lock It Up” When Not In Use and Provides Firearms Safety Resources for Families.1.4 Million American Households Have Unlocked Firearms that Could Fall into the Wrong Hands .