Answer to Question #155994 in English for Thabi3,2

Question

Previously, crime prevention was the main responsibility of the police. Today it is the joint

responsibility of partners such as government departments, non-government organisations,

the private sector, community-based organisations and members of the public.

Name the four reasons for involving partnerships in crime prevention.

Answer 1

1. To aid in the prediction of criminal activities.

2. To improve service delivery by security agencies.

3. To reduce animosity between the police and communities.

4. To promote information sharing between security agencies and policing partners.