IntroductiontoPolicingandPrevention.ppt

Crime PreventionHistory and Theory National Crime Prevention Council 2006 Goal To provide community leaders, local government officials, private sector partners, faith-based organizations, and others with information on crime prevention that will enable them to create safer, more secure, and more vibrant communities. Objectives Review the different types of crime prevention Define crime prevention Examine the principles of crime prevention Review the history of crime prevention Identify the crime prevention strategies you can use to reduce the opportunities for crime in your community Crime Prevention is Proactive(Continued) To view the criminal justice flowchart and to see the full explanation go to: /bjs/flowchart.htm Principles of Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Is: everyone’s business; more than security; a responsibility of all levels of government; linked with solving social problems; and cost-effective Source: National Crime Prevention Council Principles of Crime Prevention (Continued) Crime Prevention Requires: a central position in law enforcement; cooperation among all elements of the community; education; tailoring to local needs and conditions; and continual testing and improvement Source: National Crime Prevention Council Crime Prevention Improves the quality of life for every community. Source: National Crime Prevention Council Techniques of Situational Prevention Increase the Effort Increase the Risks Reduce the Rewards Reduce Provocations Remove Excuses Source: Ronald V. Clarke and John Eck (2003) View the complete resource at Sir Robert PeelConsidered a “father” of law enforcement Are his principles of policing still applicable today? Absolutely! Sir Robert Peel’s Nine Principles of Policing 1. The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder. 2. The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police actions. 3. Police must secure the willing coo