1. What is Crime Prevention
2. Crime Prevention Concept
3. Crime Triangle
4. 4Ds of Crime Prevention
5. 5 Preventable Crimes
- How It Happens
- Preventive Measures
6. Shop Theft
7. Handphone Theft
8. Cyber Crimes

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

Crime Triangle

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

5 PREVENTABLE CRIMES
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Robbery
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Housebreaking
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Snatch Theft
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Theft of / from motor vehicles
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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
‰ Loitering at lift landings to ambush the victim.
‰ Using distraction methods of
‰ Accusing victims of staring, causing annoyance, or starting a quarrel.
‰ claiming to be a relative or friend before bringing them to a secluded place to rob them of their valuables.
‰ Asking for road directions, time, assistance, and taking the opportunity to rob you.
‰ 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
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
‰ Plan your route and avoid dark and deserted places.
‰ Be wary of strangers following you or loitering at the lift landing and void decks.
‰ 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
‰ When taking the lift alone, stand beside the lift control panel.
Press the “DOOR OPEN” button to exit if any stranger rushes in.
‰ Avoid wearing excessive jewellery or carrying large amounts of cash.
‰ 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
² Cutting open padlocks
² Forcing open windows, grilles, doors, or other openings
² Gaining entry through false ceiling or refuse chute
² Using a duplicate key
² Climbing through unsecured windows

PREVENTABLE CRIMES
- House Breaking

PREVENTABLE CRIMES
- Housebreaking

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

PREVENTABLE CRIMES
- Snatch Theft
HOW IT HAPPENS
¾ Snatching away handbag/necklace from behind the victim
¾ When a stranger tries to strike up a conversation asking for direction
¾ Terrain: Dark/Deserted areas/roads & pavements

PREVENTABLE CRIMES
- Snatch Theft

PREVENTABLE CRIMES
- Snatch Theft
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
¾ Avoid short-cuts through dark or deserted areas
¾ Look out for suspicious person
¾ Carry your sling bag in front of you, or clasp it firmly under your arm
¾ Never leave your bag unattended, especially in crowded places
¾ 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
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

SHOP THEFT
X If you think that shop theft is a thrill, and that no one is looking, think again.
X If you are caught, you could be jailed and fined.
X Your whole life could be ruined by a criminal record.
X Shop Theft is a crime. It ’ ’ s

SHOP THEFT
Elderly man, Age 70, steals Printer cartridges; fine $8000/- and jailed for a day.
偷窃癖
Kleptomaniac, Age 26, steals branded bags while on probation.

PREVENT MOBILE PHONE LOST

PREVENT MOBILE PHONE LOST
• When visit sport facilities, ensure you leave your belongings and mobile phone in a lock.
• Never flaunt your phone in public as this may draw the thief’s attention. The idea is to use it, not flaunt it.
IMEI Number (15 digit No)
Obtainable by keying in *#06#

PREVENT MOBILE PHONE LOST
Handy tips to prevent your phone from getting stolen:
• Do not lend strangers your mobile phone.
• Never leave your mobile phone in a vehicle.
• Do not leave your mobile phone unattended.
• Always keep your mobile phone secured with you, such as in your front pocket.

CYBER CRIMES
HOW IT HAPPENS v
Cyber crimes are crimes committed using the internet.
Cyber crimes carry stiff penalties v
Take simple measures to avoid becoming a victim of cyber crime v
Update your password regularly and be cautious while online

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
V Never reveal information about yourself
V Don’t respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable
V Never meet your online acquaintance alone

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