The Basic Crime Prevention Course is a three-day course designed for those who work in the law enforcement and crime prevention arena. It provides an introduction to opportunity based crime prevention. The training will prepare participants to understand and deliver basic crime prevention services when they return to their home community. Participants will learn about the development of crime prevention and understand the various types of crime prevention and which techniques are best. Participants will begin to see how researching and keeping current data on crime trends can aid in preventing future crime. This training is conducted through lecture, group exercises and practical group exercise with teams conducting and reporting on security assessments of a variety of location, which may: convenience stores, schools, office buildings, parking decks, post offices and other locations.
THIS COURSE WILL EXPOSE PARTICIPANTS TO:
• Crime and Opportunity
• Emerging National and International Crime Trends
• Business Crime Prevention
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Security Lighting
• Security Devices and Hardware
• Understanding and Conducting Security Assessments
• Neighborhood Watch and Other Community Programs
• Gang Violence Crime Prevention
• Computer and Internet Safety
• Frauds and Scams
• Senior Safety
• Child and School Safety
• Personal Safety
• Crime Prevention Best Practices and Resources
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MD Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention
MD Police and Correctional Training Commission
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