Make the Crime Seem Riskier
People will usually only commit crimes if they think they will get away with it. You can reduce your chances of being a victim if you can make people think they will probably be caught.
1) Watch Your Entrances and Exits - Detect those who aren't following the rules about who is allowed in, such as a child trying to get into an R-rated movie. Also, detect objects that aren't supposed to leave a certain area, such as items not paid for at a store.
2) Use Security Personnel - These are people whose main function is to deter possible offenders, such as security guards, store detectives, and floor walkers.
3) Get Your Employees to Pay Attention - Many employees' jobs involve some monitoring of an area, although this is not their main duty. Examples are parking lot attendants, store clerks, and hotel doormen.
4) Natural Surveillance from Passers-By - Non-employees often see things when they are going about their everyday business. People walking by convenience stores and looking in the windows is an example.
