Explained.
1. Crime prevention is : defined as "strategies
and measures that
seek to re- duce the
risk of crimes oc-
curring, and their
potential harmful
ettects on individ- uals
and society, including
fear of crime, by
interven- ing to
influence their mul-
tiple causes
2. The SARA problem-solving model: scanning, analysis,
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re- sponse,
assessment.
3. What's the most important tool in crime prevention? Your mind
4. What will decrease your chances of becoming a victim Using your
mind
of crime?
5. the most expensive security devices will not you do not use them
keep you safe if?
6. According to the Unified Crime Reports and
have steadily declined.
National Crime Victimization Surveys, overall
crime rates:
Don't walk or jog
7. The following are some protective measures to
assist in not becoming a victim of a violent early in the morning
crime: or late at
night, When out at
night, try to have a
friend walk with you,
Carry only the money
you'll need on a
particular day, etc.
8. Self-awareness tips:
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"Stay alert, be
confident, Look people
directly in the eyes, trust
your instincts, know
the neighbourhood
9. When walking to or from your destination: "Don't take shortcuts,
don't walk alone, don't
flash cash, avoid ATMS at
night, be prepared,
keep doors locked etc.
10. When traveling by public transportation service: be attentive, stay alert,
etc.
11. If you are attacked: don't panic, don't resist,
try to distract the
assailant, re- main
calm.
12. Auto theft is big business and the pros can seconds.
enter and steal a car within:
13. By following a few common rules when
always lock your
using your automobile, you can greatly
vehicle, park in well lit
reduce your chance of becoming a victim of
area, never leave your
theft: .
keys in your car, etc
14. Internet safety: "Secure your computer
before you go online,
Keep your security up-
to-date, Use a website
rating ser- vice to help
you avoid the 'dark
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