Take A Bite Out Of Crime
McGruff the Crime Dog
Since 1980, McGruff the Crime Dog has taught millions of
people that the police
can't fight crime alone - crime prevention is
everybody's business and everyone can
help "Take A Bite Out Of Crime."
Through TV, comic books, live appearances, and more,
McGruff has encouraged Americans
to take common-sense steps to reduce crime. Some of his
favorite messages are
Lock doors and leave the lights on when away from home
Let neighbors know when you go on vacation
Build a sense of neighborhood and create communities
by looking out for each other so that kids feel safe
Get involved! Join Neighborhood Watch
Clean-up your neighborhood streets and parks to help
children
and teens live in a safe community
These messages are catching on. In 2004, violent and
property crimes remained
at their lowest levels since 1973. Criminal
victimization is down. And most people know
McGruff the Crime Dog, including 76 percent of children
ages 9 to 11.
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