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McGruff Safe Houses for children

Sat May 23, 2009 9:05 AM EDT
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http://www.spokanecops.org/McGruff.htm

The primary purpose of the McGruff Safe House program is to identify homes to serve as a safe refuge for children who are frightened, injured, lost, in danger, crime victims, or in an emergency situation.

Who Should Apply?

Persons having children in elementary school
Young married adults without children
Parents of high school age youth
Older persons
Area businesses
Anyone who resides in the elementary school attendance area

How To Become A McGruff House

Step 1. Complete the McGruff Safe House Application
Step 2. Pass the law enforcement background check.
Step 3. A site visit will be made with a C.P.T.E.D. (Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design)
evaluation and a photo will be taken for the file.
Step 4. A pre-numbered McGruff Safe House sign will be
assigned to you.

Membership is reviewed and renewed annually. Contact your area C.O.P.S. Substation or call 835-4572.

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There are far too few McGruff Safe Houses.

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Reply#1 - Sat May 23, 2009 9:07 AM EDT
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