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2 Cdi
2 Cdi
Crime prevention and detection is the major task of the police. In carrying out this task, the police cooperate
with the authorities concerned to promote public knowledge of crime prevention and they conduct
investigation and collect evidence for examination with scientific instruments and methods through legal
procedures in hope that all cases occurring could be solved promptly to ensure social security and stability.
Problem Oriented Policing - police patrol personnel look at causes of crime and potential crime in particular
areas rather than just dealing with incidents.
Deterrence by Example - a reactive form of policing and crime prevention through the sight of police officer in
uniform.
Crime Prevention - is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of action to
remove or reduce it.
Whose responsibility is crime prevention? ans. everyone, however, law enforcement agencies such as the
police are the focal point in community crime prevention.
Whose responsibility is crime detection? ans. police, though special law enforcement agencies may be
responsible for the discovery of a particular types of crimes. Ex, PDEA for drug related offenses.
Whose responsibility is crime investigation? ans. police and other law enforcement agencies.