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We must be vigilant in our actions towards criminals, and innovative in our approach towards solving crime. Thomas Menino,

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Watchful, Observant and Attentive in the matter of security.

ABOUT
Ourselves, Our Property & Belongings and Surrounding

BY
Keeping careful watch and stay alert under any circumstances.
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Potential Criminal
Opportunities Environment

Effect of Crime People (Victim)

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A community where its residents take upon themselves a commitment to safeguard the security of their housing area. Neighbourhood Watch @ Rukun Tetangga

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The problems that undermine our societys ability to curb crimes are our ATTITUDE and the LACK OF TRUST between people.

Walk away
Others will inform the authority
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Offer your help

They may be acting in order to hijack/rob me.

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 You may consider to act in these ways when you witness something suspicious: Get others attention or Make a call instead of confronting the offender. Roll down the car window instead of leave your car. Assist the investigation but NOT take law into our own hands.

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We can always help ourselves and others by being vigilant.

Lets step out and counter the fear.

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We can do more more than being .

The concept of concerns more on to Discourage, Deter or even Frighten off the potential offenders when they are contemplating something evil.

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One must not only vigilant but he ought to appear vigilant to deter the potential criminal.

The message we convey to the outsiders matters.

Effective POLICING Effective law enforcement agency with transparent operation protocol and policy. Effective PROSECUTION Offenders should be prosecuted; success stories should be shared. Effective PUNISHMENT Reasonable punishment to deter offenders.

It is not enough to be vigilant; we must be seen to be vigilant as well. Nonetheless, the best way to create a lasting deterring effect is to genuinely be strong.

To reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their potential harmful effects on individuals and society, including fear of crime.

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Environmental Approach

Social & Structural Approach

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Primary Prevention Secondary Prevention Tertiary Prevention

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The study of Criminology is a vital component in crime prevention.

Theories: Routine Activity Theory Situational Crime Prevention Theory Broken Windows Theory Crime Opportunity Theory Social Disorganization Theory Crime Pattern Theory
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1. Addressing the environmental conditions that promote and sustain crime; 2. Eliminating risk factors and enhancing protective factors to reduce the likelihood that individuals will engage in offending behaviour; 3. Strengthening communities by addressing social exclusion and promoting community cohesiveness; and 4. Enhancing the capacity of criminal justice agencies to prevent crime and reoffending
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Problem solving Community engagement Partnerships and good governance Monitoring and evaluation
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Systematic analysis of current and emerging problems. Identify the key parties and mobilising them for action.

Engaging the most vulnerable sections of the community

Shared responsibility involving government and civil society.

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of strategies to determine the most effective approach.
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Individual

Community

Nation

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