Scope of Presentation What is Crime Prevention Concept

Scope of Presentation What is Crime Prevention Concept Crime Triangle 4 Ds of Crime Prevention 5 Preventable Crimes - How It Happens - Preventive Measures

What is Crime Prevention • Crime Prevention is the technique of reducing or eliminating opportunities for crime. • It is easy to learn and to apply. • It can be your second nature.

CRIME PREVENTION CONCEPT Police takes a proactive approach towards crime prevention. l l Rationale: prevention is always better than cure. Crime is preventable as many crimes are opportunistic in nature and attributable to victim’s negligence or carelessness. l Police cannot prevent crime alone. Therefore the community has the shared responsibility of crime prevention. l

Crime Triangle Opportunity Culprit (Ability) Target (Desire)

4 Ds of Crime Prevention • Deterrence (Alarm system, locks, CCTVs etc) • Detection (SO, CCTVs, NWZ, COP etc) • Delay (help in detection) • Detention

PREVENTABLE CRIMES è Robbery è Housebreaking è Snatch Theft è Theft of / from motor vehicles è Outraging of Modesty

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Homes HOW IT HAPPENS ¥Acts as a government official or salesman to gain entry into homes ¥Confronting victims who are about to enter or leave home ¥Enter or force in through unsecured doors or other entrance

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Homes

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Homes PREVENTIVE MEASURES ¥ Keep the grille gates locked at all times ¥ Never open the door to strangers ¥ Identify visitors through the door viewer ¥ Keep the chain latch of the door fastened when talking to the visitor ¥ Check the stranger’s particulars ¥ Call the Police if in doubt call “ 999”

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in lifts HOW IT HAPPENS q Loitering at lift landings to ambush the victim. q Using distraction methods of q Accusing victims of staring, causing annoyance, or starting a quarrel. q claiming to be a relative or friend before bringing them to a secluded place to rob them of their valuables. q Asking for road directions, time, assistance, and taking the opportunity to rob you. q Directing your attention to stains or dirt (such as ketchup or ice-cream stains) on your clothes and taking the opportunity to rob you.

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Lifts

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Lifts

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Lifts PREVENTIVE MEASURES q Plan your route and avoid dark and deserted places. q Be wary of strangers following you or loitering at the lift landing and void decks. q Avoid taking the lift with any suspicious stranger. Arrange for someone to escort you when returning home late.

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Robbery in Lifts PREVENTIVE MEASURES q When taking the lift alone, stand beside the lift control panel. Press the “DOOR OPEN” button to exit if any stranger rushes in. q Avoid wearing excessive jewellery or carrying large amounts of cash. q If confronted, surrender your valuables on demand one at a time and try to remember any distinct features of the culprit.

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Housebreaking HOW IT HAPPENS ÌCutting open padlocks ÌForcing open windows, grilles, doors, or other openings ÌGaining entry through false ceiling or refuse chute ÌUsing a duplicate key ÌClimbing through unsecured windows

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Housebreaking

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Housebreaking (Fishing)

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Housebreaking PREVENTIVE MEASURES v Lock all the doors & windows when leaving home, even for a short time v Do not hide keys outside your house v Change all locks when keys are lost or stolen v Install burglar alarm v Ask your neighbour to keep an eye on your house v Inform your NPC/NPP when you are away on vacation

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Snatch Theft HOW IT HAPPENS Ø Snatching away handbag/necklace from behind the victim Ø When a stranger tries to strike up a conversation asking for direction Ø Terrain: Dark/Deserted areas/roads & pavements

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Snatch Theft

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Snatch Theft

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Snatch Theft PREVENTIVE MEASURES Ø Avoid short-cuts through dark or deserted areas Ø Look out for suspicious person Ø Carry your sling bag in front of you, or clasp it firmly under your arm Ø Never leave your bag unattended, especially in crowded places Ø Always walk facing the oncoming traffic

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Theft of / from Vehicles HOW IT HAPPENS p Using an ignition key of another vehicle p Using a piece of metal strip or tools to force open car doors

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Theft of / from Vehicles

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Theft of / from Vehicles PREVENTIVE MEASURES p Park the vehicle in a well lit area p Do not leave valuables inside the vehicle p Secure windows and doors of the vehicle at all times p Install an alarm system p Report any strangers loitering or tampering with vehicles in the carpark

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Outraging of Modesty WHERE IT CAN HAPPENS ¤At lifts, corridors, dark and lonely places ¤On public transport, e. g. buses, MRT trains etc. ¤Crowded places, e. g. bazaar, concerts, star performances, etc.

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Outraging of Modesty

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Outraging of Modesty

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Outraging of Modesty

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Outraging of Modesty

PREVENTABLE CRIMES - Outraging of Modesty PREVENTIVE MEASURES ¤ Always be alert and attentive ¤ Never enter a lift with a stranger ¤ Stand close to the button panel. Press “DO” when a stranger rushes in as the door is closing and step out immediately. ¤ Let the stranger take the lift and you wait for the next one ¤ Do not nap or sleep when using public transport ¤ Alert other passengers or seek help from driver if you are disturbed by someone

Summary • Every resident needs to play an active role in crime prevention as Police cannot be everywhere. • Together, we can help make Singapore a safer home for all as Crime Prevention is A Shared Responsibility.

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