Since 1984, the month of October has been designated National Crime Prevention Month. Since then, the National Crime Prevention Council has been on a mission to educate communities on ways to prevent crime and stay safe. From local law enforcement agencies to neighborhood watch groups, many organizations can spread safety messages with promotional products. With logoed giveaways, these groups can remind community members to stay alert, avoid leaving valuables in plain sight and to lock their car doors.

In this issue Promotional Consultant Today, we’re sharing a few ideas for National Crime Prevention Month.

Plan For This Promo:
What: National Crime Prevention Month
When: October

On The Right Track

The WalletTrack makes a smart giveaway from banks and credit card companies during National Crime Prevention Month. This cardholder and tracker can hold up to five cards and features built-in RFID protective shielding to fend off theft attempts. If recipients misplace their WalletTrack, they can use an app to find it.

PowerStick.com / PPAI 383252, S8 / www.powerstick.com

Guiding Light

Hand out the Breakaway COB Light at community events during National Crime Prevention Month. This quick-release keychain light features a triple-action switch for low and high beam as well as a strobe for safety. A mini carabiner makes it easy to attach to a backpack or belt loop.

Bay State Specialty Co. / PPAI 113896, S6 / www.baystate.com

Pens For Crime Prevention

Local, state and national law enforcement agencies can stay visible in households, offices, retail shops and more with the Recycled PET Dart Pen. This sleek, translucent pen writes in black ink and features a one-color imprint.

Koozie Group / PPAI 114187, S13 / www.kooziegroup.com

A Message That Sticks

The weather-proof and scratch-resistant Oval Stickers are easy to customize with a message for National Crime Prevention Month. Business owners and homeowners can stick them on windows to help avert would-be criminals.

Stickers Stickers Inc. / PPAI 792658, S3 / www.stickersstickers.com

Color Outside The Lines

When planning crime-prevention campaigns, organizations can think beyond adults and reach the youngest citizens with the Friendly Police Officers coloring book. This promotional tool contains 20 pages of lessons and activities.

Fields Manufacturing / PPAI 111951, S8 / www.fieldsmfg.com

Compiled by Audrey Sellers