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ARLINGTON, Va. and LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing each year, more than 2,000 children each day. For every minute a child is missing, they are potentially a mile farther away from safety. National Missing Children's Day is May 25 and with Memorial Day weekend and summer travels around the corner, keeping children safe is at the forefront of every parent's...
NCPC and AlertID work to improve the safety of seniors ARLINGTON, Va., LAS VEGAS and PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- May, which has been nationally designated as Older Americans Month, provides the National Crime Prevention Council (along with McGruff the Crime Dog ®) and AlertID the opportunity to share important new safety tips to protect seniors. According to the Administration on Aging, the older population is defined as persons 65 years or older, and there will...
Mascot helps educate without intimidating NEW YORK, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roughly 2.8 million American high school students abuse drugs during the school day, and about 1.18 million violent crimes were committed at public schools during the 2009-2010 school year. To spread positive safety messages, MySecuritySign.com collaborated with the National Crime Prevention Council to launch new custom McGruff school safety signs. McGruff the Crime Dog is a popular educational cartoon...
NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Securewatch 24 LLC, one of the leading security companies and enterprise level integrators in the country, has announced that Jay Stuck, Executive Vice President, Sales and Chief Marketing Officer has joined the Board of Directors of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the Crime Dog, in Washington, D.C. "The NCPC has been a significant force for the past 30 years in raising the awareness of Americans about important...
Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins on Halloween Arlington, VA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011 Halloween is just around the corner and many neighborhoods will see ghosts, ghouls, and goblins floating through the streets on October 31, 2010. The National Crime Prevention Council, home of McGruff the Crime Dog, suggests that parents follow these few tips to assure that their children enjoy a safe and fun-filled evening. Remember the following tips. Clear your yard and sidewalk of any obstacles or...
LAKE FOREST, Calif., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kwikset® has kicked off its cross-country Smart Security Tour, joining the authorities on residential door hardware directly with the public at more than 300 events across the United States .The Kwikset rig and mobile showroom create a fun, interactive environment where visitors can learn about smart and simple home security solutions. From February through November 2011, the mobile marketing tour will be stopping at various home...
NCPC Shares Halloween Safety Tips Arlington, VA (Vocus) October 27, 2010 Halloween is just around the corner and many neighborhoods will see ghosts, ghouls, and goblins floating through the streets on October 31, 2010. The National Crime Prevention Council suggests that parents follow these few tips to assure that their children enjoy a safe and fun-filled evening. Remember the following tips. Clear your yard and sidewalk of any obstacles or decorations that...
NCPC Shares Book Club Selections to Prevent Pervasive Problem ARLINGTON, Va., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) has a solution for youth worried about bullying issues and for parents who want to plug the "brain drain" their kids encounter during summer vacation. According to the U.S. Department of Education, young people lose an average of 25% in reading skills each summer. Today, NCPC shared a summer reading list to help parents combat the...
ARLINGTON, Va., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the Crime Dog, applauds the new national drug control strategy by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for its focus on prevention and increased collaboration with law enforcement and public safety organizations. "The protection and safety of our nation's children and youth are high priorities for our organization," said Ann M. Harkins, NCPC President and CEO. "We...
Author Tina Wells Joins Circle of Respect Book Club To Help Teens With Cyberbullying and other Hot Issues Today ARLINGTON, Va., May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) announced that author Tina Wells (Mackenzie Blue) has joined its Circle of Respect book club to help teens navigate tough issues such as cyberbullying. Ms. Wells is also in the May issue of Marie Claire Magazine to talk about her popular character and the franchise built around...
