Fun Facts About McGruff As Crime Prevention Month Comes To A Close

October is the official month for recognizing and celebrating the practice of crime prevention, while promoting awareness of important issues such as victimization, volunteerism, and creating safer, more caring communities.  Since 1980, McGruff the Crime Dog® has been the icon of crime prevention and the symbol of National Crime Prevention Council’s (NCPC) work nationwide.

Together, NCPC and McGruff have helped communities like Ocean City spread the prevention word through training events, public service advertising, demonstration programs, conferences, publications, and numerous partnerships. 

Thanks to McGruff and the NCPC for making October 2011 another successful year in crime prevention.  To display our appreciation, the OCPD has listed a few fun facts that you might not have known about our crime prevention here, McGruff:

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