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Crime prevention
See also: home safety and security.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced "septed") uses the built environment to reduce the opportunity for crime, increase the perception of safety perceived by authorised users of a space, while increasing the perception of risk perceived by unauthorised users of a space. In other words, people who are meant to be in the space feel safer, and those who are not meant to be there feel more at risk of being seen, challenged or caught.
CPTED principles can be used to manipulate human behaviour, thereby encouraging desirable behaviours whilst simultaneously discouraging unwanted behaviours.
You can download CPTED brochures below:
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Eyes on the Street
Eyes on the Street is a coordinated intelligence gathering program which encourages State Government agencies, local governments and businesses to identify and record suspicious behaviour and report it to police.
The program aims to establish partnerships between the Office of Crime Prevention, WA Police and organisations whose workers spend their days on the streets and are therefore in the best position to witness and report suspicious or criminal activity.
Eyes on the Street increases police intelligence about goings-on in the local area and the high visibility of members’ branded vehicles helps deter crime.
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Report a Hoon
If you witness dangerous, reckless or anti-social driving (hoon) behaviour call Police on 131 444 to report . All calls are treated confidentially. Ensure that you call Police as soon as you can and advise if you believe the behaviour will continue long enough for Police to attend the scene.
Use a Hoon Report form (can be downloaded below) to record the details of the incident and take this to your local Police station. Do not put yourself at risk when trying to gather evidence. If hoon behaviour is an ongoing issue in your area, please do not hesitate to contact the Community Security Service to conduct additional patrols at times when the behaviour usually takes place. Security Officers can observe and report hoon behaviour, including noting vehicle registration details.
Remember the only way a hoon may be convicted, if Police do not witness the incident, is for you to attend Court. If you are not willing to attend Court in some cases your information may help to establish a pattern of behaviour that could lead to later apprehension, and conviction, so your information is still appreciated.
For more information on reporting a hoon, please visit the WA Police website
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