Jill installed a camera at the front door of her boutique to dissuade shoplifting; after a month, she also found less loitering and graffiti on her storefront walls. Which of the following describes the phenomenon Jill discovered—that a prevention method to cut back on one type of criminal activity also lowered the number of incidents of a different criminal behavior?

a. Target hardening
b. Specific deterrence
c. Community policing
d. Diffusion of benefits


Ans: d. Diffusion of benefits

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A. El Salvador B. Colombia C. Honduras D. Mexico

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You are a police community resource officer and have been asked to attend a community wide meeting where you will discuss crime prevention towards victims of check fraud. Before you go, you must prepare for what areas of discussion you would mention in

an effort to deter this crime from occurring. List these items. What will be an ideal response?

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