Title: Explain crime prevention.
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Exploring Policing

Explanation should include

- defining crime prevention, anticipation, recognition, appraisal, and action
- differentiating between the active and reactive roles of the police in crime prevention
- discussing desired results of anticipating crime through crime analysis
- defining the reasons for not reporting some crimes
- implementing a plan of action for crime prevention by cooperation with the community
- implementing a plan to reduce the opportunity and risks for a crime to be committed
- defining the crime triangle—desire, ability, and opportunity
- describing crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and CPTED methods.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the importance of proactive policing?
- Why are the three factors in the crime triangle important to crime prevention?
- How can the community aid police in preventing crime?
- What methods of crime prevention are used in area businesses?
- What are the typical job descriptions of loss prevention officers and security officers?
- Why is CPTED becoming an accepted method for crime prevention?
- What are legal methods for deterring shoplifters?