Locking doors and windows, securing vehicles and removing personal belongings are simple actions to prevent becoming the victim of a crime.
During the month of October — National Crime Prevention Month — law enforcement officials are recommending how simple acts can keep you safe.
National Crime Prevention Month dates back decades, to the 1980s, when McGruff the Crime Dog, a canine donning a trench coat, became the mascot for the National Crime Prevention Council. At that time, the Ronald-Reagan-era campaigns focused on home and personal safety, but as the years have gone on, McGruff’s message has evolved to be broader crime prevention concerns, ranging from bullying to anti-counterfeiting.
