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  McGruff Safe Kids Home Page
We are pleased and proud to present a new and improved American classic – the McGruff Safe Kids ID Kit.
McGruff the Crime Dog®, Scruff®, and "Take A Bite Out Of Crime®" are registered trademarks of the National Crime Prevention Council, www.ncpc.org.
Boerner, Inc. is an official licensee of the National Crime Prevention Council.
www.mcgruff-safe-kids.com   (54 words)

  
 Ad Council : Crime Prevention - McGruff the Crime Dog (1979-Present)
You could stop a crime," were requested, and by 1981, more than one million copies were distributed as a direct result of the advertising, which encouraged the public to perform simple steps such as locking doors and joining with neighbors to create neighborhood watch groups.
In 1985, the Crime Prevention campaign shifted its focus to the tragedy of the 20,000 kids who disappear in the country yearly.
McGruff's nephew Scruff first appeared in 1992 in a separate campaign targeted toward children, between the ages of five and nine.
www.adcouncil.org /default.aspx?id=136   (824 words)

  
 The McGruff Safe Kids Total Identification System - McGruff the Crime Dog
The National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign is the embodiment of, and catalyst for, citizen action to combat crime and reduce fear of crime in the United States.
It is designed to stimulate community involvement and generate confidence in comprehensive crime prevention activities and provide a national focus and resource for crime prevention programs across the country.
McGruff the Crime Dog® and "Take A Bite Out Of Crime®" are registered trademarks of the National Crime Prevention Council, www.ncpc.org.
www.mcgruff-tid.com /mcgruffthecrimedog.htm   (374 words)

  
 Grrrrrowl! McGruff turns 175 in Dog Years
McGruff was introduced to Americans, wearing his rumpled trench coat with his first public service advertisement saying: "You don't know me...yet.
The dog won out over his other ideas including an elephant to stomp on crime and a lion to roar at crime.
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is a private, nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and reducing the opportunities for crime to occur.
todaysseniorsnetwork.com /mcgruff_turns_'175'.htm   (627 words)

  
 McGruff The Crime Dog
The goal of McGruff is to bring a higher awareness to the fight against crime.
McGruff mobilizes additional resources for crime prevention efforts and enhances existing crime prevention programs and projects which are conducted by national, state, and local organizations.
In 1980 the National Crime Prevention Council developed a slogan and mascot to kick off a campaign to help residents of the United States to feel more comfortable in fighting crime.
www.polksheriff.org /community/mcgruff.html   (222 words)

  
 McGruff the Crime Dog Arrested in Kitty Porn Sting
Noted law enforcement icon McGruff the Crime Dog was arrested at a local coffeehouse last week where he had arranged to meet what he thought was an underage feline for a sexual encounter.
The shaggy crime fighter is scheduled to be arraigned in court next month and could face up to five years in a federal penitentiary.
McGruff's lawyers, however, citing the defendant's clean record and contribution to society, are expected to ask for the minimum sentence of two years probation and community service, which would include cleaning out litter boxes at local animal shelters.
www.thefakenews.com /kittyporn22505.html   (294 words)

  
 McGruff the Crime Dog® Robot - Robotronics Inc.
McGruff the Crime Dog robot can be used with great success in school classrooms, assemblies, parades, shopping mall exhibits, state and local fairs, and any other setting where your program is represented.
McGruff the Crime Dog robot is molded of strong impact resistant plastic.
McGruff the Crime Dog Deluxe McGruff the Crime Dog Deluxe Pkg.
www.robotronics.com /products/14.html   (501 words)

  
 McGruff Truck Program Page
McGruff is extremely popular and versatile, but he never forgets his prime mission enabling people and communities to prevent crime and improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, friends, and neighborhoods.
A McGruff Truck is easy to spot as it uses the image of McGruff, the well-known Crime Dog, on strategically placed decals to identify utility vehicles that children or others can turn to for help.
McGruff Trucks are identified by the company's logo and McGruff Truck decals located on the front and rear sections.
www.iurpa.org /mcgruff.htm   (2474 words)

  
 Ad Council : News Detail
McGruff the Crime Dog has taught millions of people that they can do something to help their communities be safe, starting with basic crime prevention messages about watching out for their neighbor and "stranger danger" for children.
"McGruff the Crime Dog is one of the most beloved advertising icons in history and his important messages have resonated with Americans during the last twenty-five years," according to Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of The Advertising Council.
NCPC manages public service advertising under the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign - symbolized by McGruff the Crime Dog® and his "Take A Bite Out Of Crime®" slogan-and acts as secretariat for the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, a nonpartisan group of national, federal, state, and local organizations committed to preventing crime.
www.adcouncil.org /newsDetail.aspx?id=33   (807 words)

  
 McGruff, Take a bite out of crime
McGruff is a national symbol for crime prevention education.
The character, the names "McGruff," "McGruff, the Crime Dog," "Crime Dog McGruff," and the slogan "Take a Bite Out Of Crime" are legally protected service marks and trademarks, certain of which are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and are held by the National Crime Prevention Council.
McGruff must be used primarily for the purpose of communicating crime prevention education.
www.sandiego.gov /police/prevention/mcgruff.shtml   (167 words)

  
 Terms and Conditions: McGruff the Crime Dog Safety and Crime Prevention Products
McGruff Safe Kids (MSK) reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to remove or cease to supply any product or service contained on this website.
McGruff Safe Kids has no control over and will accept no responsibility or liability in respect to the material on any such other website.
McGruff®, Scruff®, and "TAKE A BITE OUT OF CRIME"® are registered trademarks of the National Crime Prevention Council®.
mcgruffsafekids.pinnaclecart.com /index.php?p=page&page_id=terms_and_conditions   (840 words)

  
 McGruff Bookshelf - Your Source For Community Crime Prevention
The categories on the left lead to over 100 books, videos, posters, and other tools to help your community prevent crime and build communities in which crime does not flourish.
McGruff® the Crime Dog Presents Winners Don't Use Drugs!
McGruff®, Scruff®, and related marks are registered by the National Crime Prevention Council.
mcgruffstore.org   (166 words)

  
 McGruff Stuff
McGruff the Crime Dog® has been the "spokesdog" of the National Crime Prevention Council and the symbol of crime prevention efforts nationwide for over 25 years.
Scruff is McGruff's Nephew and partner in crime prevention.
Intricate detailing on this pencil-top eraser leaves no question that this is the famous "Crime Dog" with the gravely voice.
www.mcgruffspo.com /productpages/mascot.cfm   (191 words)

  
 Johnson County Wastewater/ Education - McGruff Truck Program /
A McGruff Truck is easy to recognize by the image of McGruff, the well-known Crime Dog, on strategically placed decals that identify the utility vehicle a place children and others can turn to for help.
McGruff Truck participant companies are required to operate the program in accordance with the established standard requirements promulgated by the National McGruff House Network.
McGruff is extremely popular and versatile, but never forgets his prime mission--enabling people and communities to prevent crime and improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, friends, and neighbors.
www.jcw.org /edmcgrufftruck.htm   (1465 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Dogs - Advertising Mascots - McGruff the Crime Dog
Scruff, McGruff the Crime Dog teaches children about such issues as bullies, drugs, weapons, violence, and dangerous strangers.
The McGruff character was created by the Dancer Fitzgerald Sample ad agency (now Saatch and Saatchi) in 1978 for the Ad Council.
The National Crime Prevention Council is a national, non-profit organization that is working to prevent people from becoming victims of crime and helping to build better communities.
www.tvacres.com /adanimals_mcgruff.htm   (149 words)

  
 National Crime Prevention Council Presents McGruff & Scruff
The CRIME DOGS' music is a great way to help children remember McGruff's crime prevention and crime awareness messages.
When combined with NCPC's other printed materials, the CRIME DOGS' music is a exciting complement to the full range of McGruff's educational licensed products.
McGruff and Scruff and the Crime Dog's CD and Coloring Songbook was featured in the BELLSOUTH "Family Entertainment Package" and was offered to 3 million of their subscribers in support of Stop the Violence/Face the Music.
www.crimedog.com   (342 words)

  
  801 - McGruff the Crime Dog
It was kind of a beagle with a London bobby hat.
Next morning there were all kinds of dogs.
And then an art director and a copywriter came in, and they had this dog in a raincoat—this hound dog who'd seen the world, who'd been through it all.
www.jrn.columbia.edu /studentwork/801mag/mcgruff.htm   (350 words)

  
  National Crime Prevention Council -- Use of McGruff Images and Marks   (Site not responding. Last check: )
McGruff must be used for the purpose of prevention education in the areas of crime, violence, and/or substance abuse.
McGruff must be portrayed at all times as someone who values and is respectful of good relations with law enforcement, community officials, teachers, parents, youth, senior citizens, businesses, and community organizations.
McGruff may be used in conjunction with other characters with positive images for educational purposes in the areas of crime, violence, and/or substance abuse prevention.
www.ncpc.org /mcgruff/images.php   (461 words)

  
 McGruff   (Site not responding. Last check: )
McGruff The Crime Dog is seen above being welcomed to Highland on October 12th 2004 by Detective John Siple, Cpl George Georgeff, and Chief of Police Peter Hojnicki.
McGruff will be used through out the town of Highland to educate children on crime prevention and safety.
McGruff the Crime Dog® and Take A Bite Out Of Crime® are registered marks of the National Crime Prevention Council, which manages the work of the National Citiizens' Crime Prevention Campaign.
www.highlandpolice.com /mcgruff.htm   (297 words)

  
 Collin County Sheriff's Office: Crime Prevention Tips
The Crime Prevention Section also offers the R.U.O.K. Program, which is a computer generated calling system that calls senior citizens which have subscribed to the system on a daily basis to check on their welfare.
Crime Prevention Deputies are also qualified to do a security survey on a residence that may entitle the homeowner to a 20% reduction in their homeowners insurance premium.
The Crime Prevention Section also is available to set up a booth at safety fairs and disseminate safety information and visit with the public attending the safety fairs.
www.co.collin.tx.us /sheriff/crime.jsp   (1469 words)

  
 LVVWD: McGruff Truck YouthWatch Coalition
McGruff Truck YouthWatch is a national program sponsored by the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign and carried out by local agencies across the country.
With the help of McGruff the crime dog, the program's goal is to "take a bite out of crime" by improving neighborhood safety and offering kids a safe contact on their way to or from school.
McGruff truck drivers then find out what the problem is, use a two-way radio to call the appropriate authorities and wait with the child until help arrives.
www.lvvwd.com /html/community_mcgruff.html   (330 words)

  
 McGruff the Crime Dog symbol of new program | mountvernonnews.com
MOUNT VERNON — McGruff the Crime Dog, or his likeness, may be coming to the neighborhood after July 1, 2007.
McGruff the Crime Dog, with his slogan “Take a Bite out of Crime,” is the official representative of the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign.
The NCPC Web site said McGruff’’s favorite crime-fighting techniques are to teach children specific tips to be safe at school and at home and to help law enforcement offers do their jobs better.
www.mountvernonnews.com /local/06/07/15/crime.dog.html   (458 words)

  
 Grrrrrowl! McGruff turns 175 in Dog Years
Since then, McGruff the Crime Dog has taught millions of people that the police can't do it alone, starting with basic crime prevention messages about watching out for your neighbor and "stranger danger" for children.
McGruff got his name in a "name that dog" contest from an officer in the New Orleans Police Department, winning out over 2,500 other entries such as Shure-Lock Bones and J. Edgar Dog.
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) is a private, nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of crime and violence and reducing the opportunities for crime to occur.
www.todaysseniorsnetwork.com /mcgruff_turns_'175'.htm   (625 words)

  
 CCSO-McGruff Stuff   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A McGruff House is a temporary haven for children who find themselves in frightening or dangerous situations.
McGruff the crime dog is well knownVolunteers are carefully screened by law enforcement agenciesMcGruff is a local partnership with law enforcement agencies, schools, and other community organizations.The McGruff Truck program is in Cache County
The responsibilities of being a McGruff House are simple, yet they mean a lot to children who may find themselves in a frightening situation.
www.cachesheriff.com /kids/mcgruff.htm   (305 words)

  
 CMO Council :: McGruff the Crime Dog Calls for Mass Immunization of America's Computers to Combat Cyber Crime
McGruff is calling on his friends in the media to help him get the word out as he takes to the streets of New York City.
McGruff, a figure that 75 percent of adults and 90 percent of children recognize, will keep a high profile at the four-day Digital Life event, which takes place at the Javits Center in New York City from October 12th to 15th.
The National Crime Prevention Council is a private, nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people keep themselves, their families and their communities safe from crime.
sev.prnewswire.com /computer-electronics/20061011/SFW05911102006-1.html   (893 words)

  
 City of Rapid City - Home
A McGruff House is a temporary haven for children who find themselves in emergency or frightening situations such as being bullied, followed, or hurt while walking in a neighborhood.
A McGruff House provides a sense of security and is a source of emergency aid.
The trench-coated spokesdog for crime prevention is easily recognized by 99% of America's children because they have seen him on television, in print, or because he has visited their school.
www.rcgov.org /police/crimep/prevent/mcgruff.htm   (453 words)

  
 Take A Bite Out of Crime   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Award-winning Channel 10 Leadership recipient, McGruff, the Crime Dog ®, lives in the Police Storefront in the Rancho Bernardo library and is barking for help.
McGruff talks to children about "stranger / danger" - how to react to someone who may approach the kids that they do not know.
Since the team was started in 1994, it has educated and delighted over 38,000 children, received an Appreciation Certificate and a donation of colorful goody bags from the Rancho Bernardo Community Council, as well as the prestigious Channel 10 Leadership Award and a certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly signed by Susan Davis.
www.rbernardo.com /safesec/mcgruff.htm   (370 words)

  
 Sheriff's Community Services and Crime Prevention: Lake County, IL
The Crime Prevention and Community Services Division is dedicated to providing public safety education and information to the citizens of Lake County.
McGruff is a national figure, copyrighted by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC).
A life size costume of McGruff the Crime Dog is utilized to promote crime prevention for children within our community.
www.co.lake.il.us /sheriff/divisions/cpre.asp   (831 words)

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