JLBC: Security
Backtracking area patrolled
Need for detailed knowledge of streets and business locations
Avoid constant use of thoroughfares
Patrol emphasis upon high-risk areas by location and time
Potential problems within parks, school grounds, and parking lots merit frequent checking
Mugging
Vehicle burglary
Vehicle theft
Abandoned vehicles
Crimes against children
Narcotics activity
Property checks
Concealed and quiet approach
Area to be checked
Doors
Windows
Roof-sky lights
Properties with alarm systems should not be ignored
Indications of breaking
Lights off that usually are not
Broken glass, particularly over latches
Ladders against building
Vehicles parking on residential streets adjoining businesses
Noise
Concentration upon rear/obscured entrances
Establishing field contacts
Talking to various people
Custodians
Delivery persons - vendors
Listening to people
Avoid interrupting
Allow them to give opinions
Show interest
Explain how the employee can help (i.e., crime prevention)
Differences in the purpose of conspicuous versus inconspicuous patrol
Conspicuous - high visibility creates the illusion of an omnipresence
Inconspicuous - detection/apprehension
HANDLING SELECTED SERVICE CALLS
Activity around an abandoned building
Ask neighbors for information
Check property to detect signs of a problem
If a problem exists or the building is a hazard:
Attempt to contact the owner
Notify building inspector/maintenance
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