Scruff McGruff the Crime Dog is back! 🐾 We recreated one of McGruff’s classic 1980s videos with a modern Carlsbad twist. With the time change and darker evenings ahead, burglars often look for crimes of opportunity, especially when homes appear empty or dark. Take a bite out of crime by protecting your home and neighborhood! •Close and lock all windows and doors. •Lock the garage door that leads into your home. •Put lights on timers or motion sensors. Lighting deters crime and helps make your h

October is National Crime Prevention Month! Join us as we focus on safety and work together to prevent crime. We'll host events and share weekly crime prevention tips all month long to help keep our community safe. Stay tuned for tips from Crime Prevention Specialist A. Schirone, who will be joined by McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew, Scruff. Remember, crime prevention is a shared responsibility. #NationalCrimePreventionMonth #CommunitySafety #CrimePrevention | Fayetteville Police Department

👋🐾 Hi-Five Friday is back, Wildcats! 🐾👋 Chief Andres, McGruff the Crime Dog, our SROs, and your Cibolo Police Officers had a blast kicking off the new school year at Watts Elementary! Students rolled into Friday morning with hi-fives flying, stickers shining, and plenty of smiles to go around. McGruff even made his way inside to join morning activities. He had just as much fun playing with play-doh as the students did! 🐶✨ We can’t wait to keep the good vibes going. Keep an eye out because t

On Friday, October 17, 2025, NOPD Fourth District Staff and McGruff the Crime Dog participated in Chick-fil-A Algiers CHICK or TREAT event. It was a moo-tacular delight to be involved in a free family friendly Halloween event. | NOPD Fourth District

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