NCJ Number
58802
Date Published
1978
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS AUDIOCASSETTE WITH FILMSTRIP DISCUSSES THE SOCIAL CHANGES IN RURAL AREAS WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN RURAL CRIME, AND PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CRIME PREVENTION.
Abstract
RURAL CRIME RATES HAVE GONE UP FASTER THAN URBAN CRIME RATES, ALTHOUGH MOST RURAL CRIME INVOLVES THEFT RATHER THAN VIOLENT CRIME. THE INDIVIDUAL FARMERS CAN DETER PROPERTY CRIMES BY TAKING A FEW CAREFUL PRECAUTIONERY MEASURES. DOORS TO STORAGE AREAS SHOULD BE STRONG AND LOCKED. STRANGERS SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER FARM BUILDINGS. OPTICAL VIEWERS, RATHER THAN CHAINS, SHOULD BE USED ON HOME DOORS. DEADBOLT LOCKS ARE PREFERRED FOR ALL DOORS AND ENTRANCES. WINDOWS AND FRAMES SHOULD BE SECURED WITH SPECIAL LOCKS OR 'CHARLIE BARS.' PICKUP TRUCKS SHOULD HAVE CONCEALED STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT THE THEFT OF SMALL EQUIPMENT AND GUNS. LIGHTING, ESPECIALLY STRONG SODIUM LIGHTING, SHOULD BE USED TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. WATCHDOGS ARE USEFUL FOR THEIR ABILITY TO DETER THIEVES, AND ALERT THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE PRESENCE OF STRANGERS. SHRUBBERY THAT MAY CONCEAL STRANGERS SHOULD BE WELL TRIMMED. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS SHOULD BE ENGRAVED ON PROPERTY TO DETER THEFT, OR AID IN THE RECOVERY OF STOLEN PROPERTY. USE OF STATE DRIVING LICENSE NUMBER IS RECOMMENDED FOR PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION; THIS NUMBER SHOULD BE PLACED ON LARGE EQUIPMENT AND ON COMPONENT PARTS. CITIZEN'S BAND RADIOS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM VEHICLES WHEN NOT IN USE. SPECIAL 'CONFETTI' MAY BE USED TO MARK GRAIN AND BALES OF HAY FOR INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION; BRANDING AND TATTOOS ARE USEFUL TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK.