Lecture Notes on Crime Prevention Strategies

Key Objectives

• Identify crime hotspots related to property crimes.
• Analyze patterns of property crimes and repeat offenders.
• Develop a strategy for target hardening.

CCTV and Surveillance

• Importance of functioning CCTV cameras (14,000 in total).
• Integration of data from cameras to improve real-time response.
• Concept of intercepting crimes within 10-15 minutes using surveillance.

Cyber Crime

• Notable increase in cyber crime (175%), attributed to digital activity.
• Losses related to cyber crime amounting to 940 crores, with only a fraction recoverable.
• Need for public awareness campaigns regarding digital scams.

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

• Established to combat increasing cyber crime.
• Plans to improve investigating capabilities and training.

Crime Against Women and Children

• Strategies to fast-track investigations and enhance victim support.
• Establishment of women's help desks in police stations.
• Awareness campaigns for women's safety and self-defense training in schools.

Road Safety

• Identify black spots and set up a special road safety task force.
• Enforce traffic rules and conduct awareness programs to reduce accidents.

Murder and Violent Crime Prevention

• Increase visible policing and community engagement.
• Regular checks on firearms and weapons.

Technological Integration

• Use AI and facial recognition for predictive analysis of crime hotspots.
• Develop mobile forensic labs and AI-based case management systems.

Left-Wing Extremism

• Ongoing efforts in districts affected by left-wing extremism.
• Community outreach programs for employment and skill development.

Land Records and Administrative Challenges

• Importance of maintaining land records for governance.
• Issues with land disputes leading to unrest in the community.

Conclusion

• Continuous need for innovation in policing and crime prevention.
• Integration of technology and community engagement is vital for effective law enforcement.