Press Releases

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) today announced a national campaign to work with law enforcement and...

AT&T* and National Crime Prevention Council** (NCPC) are teaming up to help raise awareness about social engineering scams in a new public education campaign with the call to action – Don't Take...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) set in motion the newest public education resources for the Go For Real Anti-Counterfeiting...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) are collaborating to raise public awareness of the dangers related to and damage caused by...

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), along with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to congratulate Anthony Pegg as the winner of the "Stop Fakes" video...

Calling all videographers! The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), along with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announce a call for submissions for a "Stop Fakes"...

School safety is a growing concern, most recently with the Parkland, FL shooting. Schools and communities across the country are dealing with how to approach these tragic situations. Becoming...

Every day, gun owners sell their firearms to individuals who reside in the same state. These transfers take place at residences, at gun shows, and through classified and online ads. But many of...

The National Crime Prevention Council's (NCPC) video series on Intellectual Property (IP) Theft is receiving a 2016 Telly Award. The video series won the top honor, the Silver Award, in the...

Washington, DC, March 9, 2016 – Each year we have hopes to increase our income and save more money. The National Crime Prevention Council wants to give you the tools to protect yourself from...

Washington, DC, January 12, 2016 – The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) released a video series available for law enforcement. The videos explain intellectual property (IP) theft and its...

COPsync, Inc. (NASDAQ: COYN), which operates the nation's largest law enforcement in-car information sharing and communication network, and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home to...

Washington, D.C. – December 23, 2015 – The holiday season puts everyone in a festive mood but some are out to steal your holiday joy. You may be bragging to a thief if the presents in your...

Washington, DC, December 7, 2015 – It is the most wonderful time of the year, for some. For others, not so much. Whether the holiday shopping season brings joy or grief, one thing is for...

Mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing financial crimes in the country. It is a multibillion-dollar-a-year industry that has an impact on American homeowners across the socioeconomic...

October has become the official month for recognizing and celebrating the practice of crime prevention, while promoting awareness of important issues such as victimization, volunteerism, and...

As summertime reaches its peak so does household property crime. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), and AlertID are working together to provide important safety tips to make your summer safe and enjoyable...

The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home to icon McGruff the Crime Dog, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation joined forces to educate and...

McGruff the Crime Dog, icon of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation partner to help consumers stay financially secure during tax season....

Las Vegas; San Francisco; and Arlington, Va. (October 29, 2014) ― Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for kids. AlertID, the fastest growing free-to-use neighborhood...

McGruff the Crime Dog is about to "Take A Bite Out Of Crime," specifically financial and investment fraud. Researchers estimate that consumer financial fraud cost Americans over $50 billion a...

ARLINGTON, VA—October 14, 2014— McGruff the Crime Dog is about to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime,” specifically financial and investment fraud. Researchers estimate that consumer...

ARLINGTON, VA – October 1, 2014 – Since 1984, October has been National Crime Prevention Month. This October, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) partners with the Federal...

Las Vegas, Nevada; San Francisco, California; and Arlington, VA – August 6, 2014 ― Kids around the country are getting ready to go back to school and their safety is always top priority...

ARLINGTON, VA—July 1, 2014 — On this day in 1980 a famous trench coat-wearing character burst onto the scene promising to teach us all how to Take A Bite Out of Crime. Today McGruff...