Crime Prevention Merit Badge Cartoon - Scouts & Realistic Strategies #1602733 (License: Personal Use)

This 2002 cartoon by R.L. Diesslin depicts two Boy Scouts at a registration booth humorously labeled “CRIMINALS PLEASE REGISTER,” with one scout proposing a more pragmatic crime prevention strategy. The scene satirizes overly simplistic safety campaigns while affirming the Scouts’ commitment to thoughtful, community-based solutions. The tagline “You Can Prevent More Than Just Forest Fires!” underscores their broader public service mission.

Used in Scout training materials, safety workshops, or educational websites about youth leadership and crime prevention programs; targets educators, troop leaders, and parents seeking engaging content on civic responsibility.