Cap Index
Cap Index is a very credible predictor of loss, risk and crime vulnerability,
(www.capindex.com). The index provides probability measures for any location in the U.S. in context with national, state and county levels of criminality.
Cargo Theft
Annual losses from cargo theft in the U.S. is between $3.5-$5.0 billion. The program will feature information on how to better protect your cargo from theft by identifying and preventing internal theft and way to improve trailer and terminal security.
Introduction to Closed-Circuit Television Systems (CCTV)
The program features information on the uses and application of CCTV. Included in the program is information on the advantages and disadvantages of different style systems and identification and explanation of key terms and concepts related to the implementation and use of CCTV’s.
Commercial or Business Security Survey
Survey Introduction
- Name and address of surveyed facility
- Date of survey
- Name of law enforcement agency conducting survey
- Purpose and scope of survey
- Summary of past crime victimization experience
- Description of facility - including purpose or use of the structure
- Statement of confidentiality - stress the sensitive nature of the security survey and that it may identify “security weaknesses” that could be of great interest to the criminal element
Construction Site Crime Prevention
Construction Site Thefts and Vandalism
- Major problem in most areas
- Usually not a high priority for most contractors
- Insurance costs increasing
- Residential Development Problems
- Theft of materials
- Theft of appliances and furnishings – residential
- Theft of equipment
- Vandalism
- Large percentage of losses are traditionally internal theft
- Thefts tend to increase in the late stages of a construction project when there are more subcontractors on site.
Convenience Store Security
There are approximately 95,000 convenience stores in the US.
Crime-related problems include:
- Robbery
- Customer Theft
- Employee Theft
Convenience stores in the U.S. average at least one robbery per year.
Approximately 1,000 convenience store employees are killed each year in robberies.
False Security Alarms
The Problem
- 95-98% of all security alarm calls are false
- Police respond to over 40 million burglar alarms annually – over 90% of which are false
- In some areas, alarm calls account for 10-30% of all calls for police services
- It is estimated that 7% of U.S. homes and 40% of U.S. businesses have alarm systems - a total of 7 million systems
- The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) estimates that $600 million is spent annually in the U.S. responding to false alarms that consume 6.5 million personnel hours
- The Justice Dept. reports that false burglar alarm police responses would free up 35,000 police officers nationwide
- Private alarm companies sell services and then shift their costs onto the police
- An IACP study shows that 80% of false alarms are triggered by 20% of alarm users.
Theft of Heavy Equipment
Theft of heavy equipment is an increasing problem. In 2000, approximately 5,400 heavy equipment thefts were reported to the NCIC.
Estimates of the value of heavy equipment stolen in the U.S. annually range from $700 Million-$1 Billion
Organized crime rings are a primary driving force behind heavy equipment theft.
A significant amount of stolen construction equipment in transported out of the country and sold in underdeveloped countries.
Rubber tire equipment – backhoes and dump trucks – are the most popular because they can be driven away under their own power.
Equipment is most vulnerable on weekends at less secure construction sites.
Stolen equipment usually stays intact after theft – not sent to chop shops for dismantling and parts resale.
The recovery rate for stolen heavy equipment is only 10%-20%, compared to 65%-70% for cars and trucks – partially due to lack of law enforcement expertise and training
Introduction to Mechanical Locking Devices
The program features information on the different types of locks and advice on selecting the proper lock and door for your security needs.
Restaurant Theft and Robbery Prevention
The program features information on workplace safety as it relates to restaurants including building security and crime prevention from both internal and external theft.
Shoplifting
Shoplifting is the theft of property offered for sale. It is the most costly property crime in the United States. An estimated seven cents ($.07) of every dollar a store charges is a built in cost to cover shoplifting losses.