Summary
The Trump administration cut federal funding for a McGruff the Crime Dog program that warned young people about fentanyl and fake prescription drugs. This program aimed to educate young people about the dangers of pills laced with fentanyl. The cut affects the National Crime Prevention Council's ability to continue some of its educational efforts.
Key Facts
- The McGruff the Crime Dog program received federal funding to warn about fentanyl dangers.
- The Trump administration stopped this funding, impacting the program.
- The program's main focus was on pills laced with fentanyl and counterfeit drugs.
- The National Crime Prevention Council created McGruff's "Go For Real" campaign in 2020.
- Before the funding cut, there was an almost $2 million budget for raising awareness.
- Drug deaths among people under 35 have significantly decreased recently.
- The cut affects the production of new public service announcements.
- The National Crime Prevention Council started a podcast to offset funding loss.
