I certainly don’t believe that crime control is entirely the responsibility of the police force. I am convinced that prevention is the key to success and that all of us must work together to prevent crime. Not giving criminals the opportunity is the first step. Make your homes burglar-proof by always locking up, installing an alarm system and putting identification numbers on your valuable items. The more unattractive you make your home to burglars, the less likely it is that a crime will take place.
I also believe that young people are the key to crime prevetion. Television and films make crime look exciting and romantic. Of course we can’t control everything our children watch. The only way to fight these influences is through education. We must teach young people what the realities of a life of crime are, and who it can ruin ones life.
A lot of young people in our area are becoming involved in crime. They blame television and the influence of parents. If you look at the statistics, you will find that most of these young criminals are school-leavers who cannot find jobs. To cope with this problem our government officials should spend more money on developing job-training and job-placement programmes. I believe that crime rate would decrease dramatically.