Do You Have What it Takes to Take a Bite Out of Crime? May 19, 2009 3:48 PM | permalink

Remember McGruff? The raspy-voiced crime hound in a trench coat who had a catchy mailing address (Chicago, IL, 60652) and encouraged kids to be obey the law? 

The  teachings of McGruff are still an important part of growing up on the straight and narrow, and the National Crime Prevention Council offers a McGruff costume to help cops teach kids how to say no to drugs and avoid bullies (in 3D!).

The McGruff getup is no regular mascot though, and must be treated with the utmost respect.  Here is a list of strict guidelines on who is eligible to be McGruff and how it is to be worn.  You can even order a CD-ROM on what not to do when you're in character. 

Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates McGruff's mission. 

Comments

[Rebecca]

Geez, could they have picked a more pervy looking character to teach kids about safety? I mean a dog in a raincoat?! Come on.

[cwn]

That bus driver who popped McGruff cuz "he thought it would be funny" needs to have someone bust him in the chops for a laugh.

and McGruff The Crime Dog ain't no perv Rebecca!