The Ocean City Police Department is celebrating the 30th birthday of one of the most
recognizable crime prevention characters in America, McGruff the Crime Dog. McGruff is
not only famous for his proactive approach to crime prevention, but also his famous “Take
a Bite out of Crime” catchphrase.
On July 14, 2010, the Ocean City Police Department will celebrate the 30 years in which
McGruff taught people across the country how they can help prevent crime. The
celebration, which will take place on North Division Street and the Boardwalk from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m., will not only feature an appearance from McGruff, but will also focus on crime
prevention and safety issues that affect visitors and residents in Ocean City.
In conjunction with the Ocean City Police Department’s Walk with Wisdom, Bike with
Brains campaign, McGruff will be disseminating information on bicycle and pedestrian
safety. “It’s time for McGruff to take a bite out of birthday cake,” said OCPD Chief
Bernadette DiPino. “McGruff has been an icon for crime prevention for 30 years. We
could not think of a better way to celebrate his accomplishments and continue his crime
prevention efforts than throwing him a birthday party on the boardwalk.”
In addition to birthday cake, the Ocean City Police Department, along with McGruff, will
be handing out crime prevention material, registering bicycles and scooters, installing
child safety seats and speaking to citizens about pedestrian safety. For more information
about the celebration, please call the Ocean City Police Department’s Public Affairs
Office at 410.520.5395.
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