IACP Recognizes McGruff the Crime Dog for 30 Years of Service in Crime Prevention as the Icon for the National Crime Prevention Council
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) have had a long and continuous relationship, and
WHEREAS, few things are more important to our communities and to our quality of life than a sense of safety and security; and WHEREAS, an organized and effective crime prevention program is essential to that sense of safety and security; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of sustaining the quality of life in communities worldwide, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognizes that the prevention of crime is fundamental to a free and safe society; and
WHEREAS, the IACP has embraced the crime prevention public awareness efforts of the NCPC, featuring its international symbol for crime prevention, McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff.
WHEREAS, McGruff the Crime Dog celebrates his 30th anniversary and official birthday on July 1, 2010 as the world renowned symbol of crime prevention
WHEREAS, McGruff, the beloved icon of the NCPC, is recognized by 83 percent of Americans; described by more than 90 percent of adults as informative, trustworthy, and relevant; and listened to by 80 percent of kids; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 117th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, hereby affirms its commitment to support and promote crime prevention initiatives and supports the efforts of the National Crime Prevention Council that focus on the protection of children, youth, and families to improve the quality of life, and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP recognizes the National Crime Prevention Council and celebrates the 30th anniversary of McGruff the Crime Dog, and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP urge all of its Members to actively participate in crime prevention programs and initiatives and to encourage law enforcement officers who use McGruff to advance crime prevention in their communities.
Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee
CPC.011.a10
