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How Fentanyl Is Being Sold In Deadly Doses To Children On Social Media | National Crime Prevention Council CEO Paul DelPonte Ep 104

March 20, 2024 Jamie Truman
How Fentanyl Is Being Sold In Deadly Doses To Children On Social Media | National Crime Prevention Council CEO Paul DelPonte Ep 104
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How Fentanyl Is Being Sold In Deadly Doses To Children On Social Media | National Crime Prevention Council CEO Paul DelPonte Ep 104
Mar 20, 2024
Jamie Truman

Did McGruff the Crime Dog ever visit your school? Well, he may look a little different than you remember because he’s evolved with the digital age to address modern challenges like the dangers of social media and the fentanyl crisis.
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In this episode, National Crime Prevention Council Executive Director and CEO Paul DelPonte gives an update on McGruff the Crime Dog’s transformation and work in the community. He discusses the alarming trend of fake pills laced with fentanyl being sold online to children, and their mission to raise awareness. Their work with prominent parent groups and law enforcement engages communities through education initiatives like the Adopt A Crime Dog Program.
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Paul has great insights for parents on how to talk to their children about online dangers and drug safety. Tune in now to learn how you can get involved and bring McGruff to your schools!

 Use McGruffNation for 15% off your entire order at the McGruff Shop 

Connect with National Crime Prevention Council:
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This episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

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Did McGruff the Crime Dog ever visit your school? Well, he may look a little different than you remember because he’s evolved with the digital age to address modern challenges like the dangers of social media and the fentanyl crisis.
-
In this episode, National Crime Prevention Council Executive Director and CEO Paul DelPonte gives an update on McGruff the Crime Dog’s transformation and work in the community. He discusses the alarming trend of fake pills laced with fentanyl being sold online to children, and their mission to raise awareness. Their work with prominent parent groups and law enforcement engages communities through education initiatives like the Adopt A Crime Dog Program.
-
Paul has great insights for parents on how to talk to their children about online dangers and drug safety. Tune in now to learn how you can get involved and bring McGruff to your schools!

 Use McGruffNation for 15% off your entire order at the McGruff Shop 

Connect with National Crime Prevention Council:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
X 

Connect with Jamie at Truman Charities:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
YouTube
Email: info@trumancharities.com

This episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

McGruff Program Evolution and Fentanyl Crisis
Community Engagement in Crime Prevention