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Crime Prevention
Crime prevention and suppression can not be the sole responsibility of the Police Department. It is critical that each individual resident and business owner take steps to assist in the prevention of criminal behavior.
Many crimes occur when persons with criminal intent are presented with the opportunity to realize their goals. The crime prevention process is intended to remove or lessen this opportunity. The Police Department contributes to this effort by visible and vigilant patrol, but this alone will not eliminate criminal activity. The suggestions below will assist in our joint efforts at reducing criminal behavior.
Many crimes occur when persons with criminal intent are presented with the opportunity to realize their goals. The crime prevention process is intended to remove or lessen this opportunity. The Police Department contributes to this effort by visible and vigilant patrol, but this alone will not eliminate criminal activity. The suggestions below will assist in our joint efforts at reducing criminal behavior.
The Four "D's" of Crime Prevention
Our homes and possessions represent a lifetime of investments. The home is emotionally, the haven from problems that plague us from the outside world. Most crime that take place at a residence involve some type of theft, and most crimes committed against the home (42%) occur without force. These crimes like any other require desire, but more importantly opportunity. You can take measures to prevent or reduce the opportunity involving these types of crime by focusing on the following.There are four principles of residential security that if applied, will dramatically reduce your chances of becoming a victim. The four principles can be described as the four D's:
- Deter
- Delay
- Deny
- Detect