THE TEN BELIEFS OF CRIME PREVENTION
1. Crime Prevention is Everyone's Business.
2. Crime Prevention is
More Than Security.
3. Crime Prevention is a Responsibility of All Levels
of Government.
4. Crime Prevention is Linked with Solving Social Problems.
5. Crime Prevention is Cost Effective.
6. Crime Prevention Requires a
Central Position in Law Enforcement.
7. Crime Prevention Requires Cooperation
by All Elements of the Community.
8. Crime Prevention Requires
Education.
9. Crime Prevention Requires Tailoring to Local Needs and
Conditions.
10. Crime Prevention Improves the Quality of Life for Every
Community and its Residents.