WHEREAS, in 1997 the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) adopted the phrase “Community safety is everybody’s responsibility and crime prevention is everyone’s business” as its official motto; 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 IACP recognizes that the prevention of crime is fundamental to a free and safe society; and

WHEREAS, the IACP is committed to active partnership with all organizations that are involved in crime prevention and enhancing national crime prevention strategies; and

WHEREAS, the IACP is a member of the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, and supports the mission and goals of the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign, featuring McGruff the Crime Dog®, the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, and the National Crime Prevention Council; and

WHEREAS, 2005 marks the 25th anniversary of the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign, and McGruff the Crime Dog®; and

WHEREAS, McGruff is recognized as the nation’s symbol for crime prevention; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP encourages all members to join in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign and McGruff the Crime Dog®; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP urges all law enforcement personnel and agencies to support and promote crime prevention as a key element of effective policing.