Residential Security Remains As Important As 25 Years Ago
The findings of the study show that although crime is at a 30-year low and emphasis is being placed on terrorism prevention and homeland security, much of the work of local law enforcement involves those issues that McGruff and NCPC have been tackling for 25 years, such as residential security. In recognition of the impact and importance of McGruff’s call for everyone to “Take A Bite Out of Crime,†ADT is donating 25 McGruff costumes to law enforcement agencies across the country to assist in their crime prevention education efforts.
Home burglary victims in the United States lost more than $3.5 billion dollars, according to FBI estimates released in October 2005.