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of Justice Programs, Department of Justice to create 
‘‘Celebrate Safe Communities’’ (CSC), an exciting initia-
tive which takes place in October, and which is designed 
to help local law enforcement agencies and their commu-
nity partners celebrate of ‘‘Crime Prevention Month’’; 
Whereas ‘‘Crime Prevention Month’’ was established over 25 
years ago to educate the public on being alert to criminal 
activity within their communities; 
Whereas CSC is designed to spotlight communities’ crime 
prevention efforts, enhance public awareness of vital 
crime prevention and safety messages, recruit year-round 
support for ongoing prevention activities that help keep 
neighborhoods safe from crime and prepared for any 
emergency, and help local communities organize safety- 
focused events; 
Whereas since 2008, CSC has reached over 350 sites in 36 
States; 
Whereas 2010 also marks the 30th anniversary year of 
McGruff the Crime Dog, NCPC’s symbol of crime pre-
vention and community involvement; 
Whereas NCPC manages the McGruff ‘‘Take a Bite Out of 
Crime’’ public service advertising campaign to reach chil-
dren, youth, and the general public with crime prevention 
information about identity theft, bullying, cyber bullying, 
gangs, drugs, and other crimes as well as to emphasize 
the importance of community involvement; 
Whereas McGruff’s public service advertising messages have 
reached tens of millions of adults and children since they 
first began; and 
Whereas the month of October 2010 would be an appropriate 
month to designate as ‘‘Crime Prevention Month’’, dur-
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ing which law enforcement and communities across the 
United States will hold ‘‘Celebrate Safe Communities’’ 
events: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Crime Preven-
tion Month’’; 
(2) supports participation in ‘‘Celebrate Safe 
Communities’’ during ‘‘Crime Prevention Month’’; 
(3) commends the efforts of the thousands of 
local law enforcement agencies and their countless 
community partners educating and engaging resi-
dents of all ages in the fight against crime; 
(4) congratulates McGruff the Crime Dog dur-
ing his 30th anniversary year; 
(5) asks communities across the United States 
to consider how ‘‘Celebrate Safe Communities’’ can 
help them highlight local successes in the fight 
against crime; 
(6) encourages the National Crime Prevention 
Council and the National Sheriffs’ Association to 
continue to promote ‘‘Celebrate Safe Communities’’ 
and year-round, individual and collective action, in 
collaboration with law enforcement and other sup-
porting local agencies, to reduce crime and build 
safer communities throughout the United States; 
and 
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(7) encourages government agencies, civic 
groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations 
to educate the public, showcase their accomplish-
ments, and explore new partnerships during ‘‘Crime 
Prevention Month’’. 
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