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1. Crime Prevention History and Theory National Crime Prevention Council 2006

8. Crime Prevention Defined 1972 Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Source National Crime Prevention Institute - 1972

9. Crime Prevention Triangle (from a Criminal’s View) Opportunity Desire Ability

11. Crime Prevention is Proactive It stops crime from happening in the first place.

13. Crime Prevention Defined 1990 Crime prevention is a pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the sense of safety and security, to positively influence the quality of life in our society, and to develop environments where crime cannot flourish Source National Crime Prevention Council - 1990

18. Community Policing Defined Community Policing is an organization-wide philosophy and management approach that promotes partnerships, proactive problem solving, and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues. Source: Community Policing Initiative - 1990s

24. Opportunities to Commit Crime (Continued) What type of crime prevention is this? How do we reduce the opportunity?

25. Crime Prevention Strategies

27. Communities

29. Apartments and Condos

31. Schools

36. Workplace

38. Identity Theft and Cyber Safety

41. Questions and Answers

42. Portions of this presentation are provided by Patrick D. Harris Executive Director Virginia Crime Prevention Association 1405 Westover Hills Blvd., Suite 6 Richmond, VA 23225 804-231-3800 FAX: 804-231-3900 email: vaprevent@aol.com website: vcpa.org

44. Presenter Contact Information