1. 1 National Food Service Security Council Conference Crime Prevention Networks August 7, 2012 National Crime Prevention Council 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 901 Arlington, VA 22202 Phone: (202) 261-4153 Fax: (202) 296-1356 www.ncpc.org National Crime Prevention Council

2. Crime Prevention Networks 2 At the end of this workshop, you will:  Understand the mission and work of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)  Identify 4 strategies to partner with NCPC and our national crime prevention networks (CPCA/NCPA)

3. 3 NCPC - Protecting What Matters Most Our Mission Drives Our Work: To be the nation’s leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime NCPC is a private, nonprofit organization 501(c)(3)

4. 1980 - Introduction of McGruff  McGruff preceded NCPC  A “crime dog” is created by a Saatchi and Saatchi executive, Jack Keil, on a napkin in a Kansas City airport (late 1970’s)  “Take A Bite Out Of Crime” becomes McGruff’s famous slogan in his first ad in February 1980 4

5. McGruff is an Icon 5  McGruff’s recognition has increased to 83% from 77% in the last five years  His image and message resonate deeply  6 out of 10 adults said they would likely act on McGruff’s advice  More than 90 percent of adult Americans say McGruff is  EffectiveRelevant  RespectedANDTrustworthy  HelpfulCaring  Also, 72% think he’s cool!

6. 1982 – The Birth of NCPC 6 The National Crime Prevention Council is formed to manage the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign and promote crime prevention throughout the United States

7. NCPC Strategic Goals  Protect children and youth  Partner with government and law enforcement to prevent crime  Promote crime prevention and personal safety basics  Respond to emerging crime trends 7

8. Protecting Children and Youth 8  McGruff.org  Nominated for a “Webby” award in 2007 for outstanding children’s site  Redesigned in 2011  McGruff Readers Series  A violence prevention curriculum for elementary schools  Lessons for grades 1-5 on managing conflict, bullying, staying safe at home, and safety on the Internet

9. Protecting Children and Youth 9  New cyberbullying resources for victim service providers  Community Works lesson plan clusters focus on crime prevention topics for youth, such as gangs, sexual assault, substance abuse, underage drinking, hate crimes, and other issues for middle to high school students  First-timers project focuses on getting crime prevention messages to 18 to 24-year-old youth  New elementary school curriculum will tie lesson plans to the recently redesigned McGruff.org and Samantha’s Choice  COPS grant to train and provide resources to law enforcement on bullying

10. Partnering with Government and Law Enforcement 10  CPCA created in 1979 and NCPA created in 2007  Provide a dissemination network for NCPC’s product and a connection to the law enforcement and crime prevention fields  Establish a constituent base for NCPC, along with our McGruff network  NCPC has a history of working with local government, law enforcement, and community in its cities work  NCPC receives grants from federal agencies to support local government, law enforcement, and communities nationally in public safety

11. Promote Crime Prevention and Personal Safety Basics 11  Federal investment in the Campaign leverages corporate and other partnerships, helping NCPC reach over 100 million Americans with McGruff’s prevention messages. McGruff made many appearances in 2010 and 2011 throughout the country on CSC events and private events.  NCPC websites reached over 1.4 million Americans in 2010  Over 400 organization representing thousands of constituents are members of the Crime Prevention Coalition of America  NCPA represents more than 1,600 police and crime prevention practitioners.  Our new national certification program has certified over 40 crime prevention practioners in one year. October is Crime Prevention Month – Celebrate Safe Communities Initiative

12. Celebrate Safe Communities CSC is crime prevention done the right way– local people working with local law enforcement to address local issues It began in 2008 with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) to promote and support crime prevention at the local level In 3 years, it reached over 500,000 participants in 40 states Interested participants can register at www.celebratesafecommunities.orgwww.celebratesafecommunities.org It provides free tools and resources to registered sites A site can be a local law enforcement agency, a neighborhood watch group, or any local group planning a public safety event This podcast tells more, www.bja.gov/publications/podcasts/podcast- noscript.htmlwww.bja.gov/publications/podcasts/podcast- noscript.html 12

13. Identify and Respond To Emerging Crime Trends  School Safety – Be Safe and Sound in Schools  Identity Theft Prevention Campaign  Senior Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Campaign  Cyberbullying Prevention Campaign  Circle of Respect  “Samantha’s Choice” video  Circle of Respect Book Club  Rapid Response PSAs (English and Spanish and print and radio education tools)  Intellectual Property Theft campaign 13

14. National Networking Strategies National Crime Prevention Specialist Certification An opportunity to network and apply  Many states, such as Florida or New York, have state programs  National certification helps professionalize the field  Two Levels  Level I Certification  500 points required for certification  Completed a 24-hour basic or introductory crime prevention course  Level II Certification  1,000 points required for certification  Completed a 40-hour basic or introductory crime prevention training course and an approved instructor development training course Both require membership in the NCPA For more information, contact Tami Wyrick at 202-261-4153 or ncpa@ncpa.org.ncpa@ncpa.org 14

15. National Networking Strategies National Crime Prevention Association Provide for the development of crime prevention practitioners  Networking  Training  Conference opportunities Benefits  Training at the regional and national levels  Ability to network across states  Access to publications and resources  Certification, discounted training, CEU credit  Crime prevention materials and training for campus, private security, military, and hospital security 15

16. Celebrate Safe Communities Sponsorship  National Sponsor  Sponsor Weekly Theme - Crime Prevention Month  Community engagement—youth, seniors, and businesses  Neighborhood and Home Safety  Personal Safety  Cyber Safety  Local Sponsor/Organizer/Supporter www.celebratesafecommunities.org (An example: Applebee’s Kids Menu Program in 2005) 16

17. Training  Training and Technical Assistance  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – basic, advanced, abandoned properties and foreclosed homes, and schools  Gang violence prevention  Campus crime prevention – basic and advanced  Basic and advanced crime prevention  Fee for Service How many of you get crime reports from your local law enforcement agency or are part of a business watch group? How Many of You Use CPTED? 17

18. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Natural Access Control Natural Surveillance Territorial Reinforcement And Maintenance NCPC’s CPTED training is a best practice 18

19. Crime Prevention Networks A national crime prevention network provides training opportunities, resources, and networking possibilities Sponsor/partner for national, state or local safety sponsorship helps create relationships and an image of caring, and also provides access to information and new possibilities (i.e., crime reports) Training (joint/shared) brings internal and external benefits (customer service; reductions in theft or workplace crime and violence; no “broken windows”) 19

20. Partnerships with NCPC 20

21. Contact Information 21 National Crime Prevention Council 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway Suite 901 Arlington, VA 22202 www.ncpc.org Marsha Hott Director of Community Outreach mhott@ncpc.org 202-261-4167 Next: State And Local Network