We can help the police if our families do things that prevent crimes from occurring. Many crimes that occur in or around the house could be prevented if your family..
engraves a licence number on all appliances
notes the make and model of all appliances - TV, radio, stereo, DVD
has an outside light (and does not have shrubs covering doors and windows)
does not leave newspapers outside when away on holiday
does not put spare keys in obvious places (eg. under door mat)
joins the local neighbourhood watch
Let’s explore
Is there a neighbourhood watch in your street?
Who should you contact in your local neighbourhood watch?
What are some of the suspicious things you would report to the police?
Has a youth liaison officer or Aboriginal liaison officer visited your school?
