McGruff Truck® Youth Watch Program
McGruff the Crime Dog and an LVVWD
employee show solidarity.
The Water District wants to be more than a public servant—we want to take an active part in the community we serve. That's why we're proud to participate in the Clark County McGruff Truck Youth Watch Coalition.
The McGruff Truck Program is a nationwide program coordinated by the National McGruff House® Network and carried out by local agencies across the country.
With the help of McGruff the Crime Dog, the program's goal is to "Take a Bite Out of Crime" by improving neighborhood safety an offering help to children in emergency situations.
Trained to Help
Water District field employees—who drive throughout the city every day—are trained to provide assistance or appropriate help when flagged down by a child in distress. The McGruff Truck decal is clearly displayed on the front and back of district service trucks, letting children know that they can safely ask for help.
Children are taught to wave both arms overhead when they see a McGruff truck and need help. McGruff truck drivers then find out what the problem is, use a two-way radio to call the appropriate authorities and wait with the child until help arrives.
In recent years, two district employees have received the McGruff Truck Youth Watch Award for their outstanding efforts in the McGruff Truck Program. This type of enthusiastic participation represents the Water District's commitment to the youth of our valley and our desire to help keep Las Vegas' neighborhoods safe.