PREVENTION OF COMMON CRIMES

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary 3

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 9

Topic

PREVENTION OF COMMON CRIME

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –

•  Explain the concept of crime.
• Give examples of crimes in your neighbourhood.
• Suggest ways to prevent crime in your neighbourhood.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils can state some of the common crimes in their neighbourhood.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart showing people handcuff by the neighbourhood officer/police.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related online video
• Flash cards

CONTENT

PREVENTION OF COMMON CRIMES

A crime is something that is against the law. When someone does something that the government or society has said is wrong, they have committed a crime. Examples of crimes include stealing, hurting someone else, or breaking a rule. It is important to understand that not all crimes are the same, and some are considered more serious than others. It is also important to understand that everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Crimes like stealing, lying, fighting, drug abuse, child abuse, etc. are unacceptable behaviour in our society.
All forms of crime are punishable by the family, school, community and government authority.

MEANING OF CRIME

A crime is an unacceptable behaviour punishable by a state or other authority.

EXAMPLES OF CRIMES

1. Larceny (theft)
2. Robbery
3. Assault
4. Burglary
5. Fraud
6. Embezzlement
7. Arson
8. Forgery
9. Extortion
10. Drug trafficking
11. White collar crime
12. Cybercrime
13. Terrorism
14. Perjury
15. Money laundering
16. Human trafficking
17. Vandalism
18. Public intoxication
19. Prostitution
20. Stalking

Evaluation

1. What type of crime involves the unauthorized use of someone else’s property? a) Burglary b) Fraud c) Assault d) Embezzlement
2. Which of the following is not considered a white-collar crime? a) Insider trading b) Money laundering c) Robbery d) Ponzi scheme
3. What type of crime involves the use of force or threat of force against another person? a) Assault b) Fraud c) Grand theft d) Shoplifting
4. What is the illegal possession or sale of controlled substances called? a) Drug trafficking b) Money laundering c) Computer hacking d) Identity theft
5. What type of crime involves the use of deception to gain financial gain? a) Embezzlement b) Identity theft c) Fraud d) Burglary
6. What is the illegal practice of obtaining personal information for the purpose of financial gain? a) Identity theft b) Money laundering c) Robbery d) Assault
7. What type of crime involves the unauthorized access to computer systems or networks? a) Computer hacking b) Fraud c) Identity theft d) Money laundering
8. What type of crime involves the theft of large sums of money or property? a) Grand theft b) Assault c) Fraud d) Identity theft
9. What type of crime involves the illegal possession of firearms? a) Gun possession b) Fraud c) Burglary d) Assault
10. What type of crime involves the intentional destruction of property? a) Vandalism b) Fraud c) Assault d) Embezzlement

LESSON 2 –

HOW TO PREVENT CRIMES IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD?

Some of the ways to prevent crime are :

1. Removing target: One of the most effective ways to prevent crime is to remove the potential targets that criminals may be looking for. This can include things like locking up valuables, installing security cameras, and making sure that doors and windows are secure.
2. Removing items that may help commit an offence: Another way to prevent crime is to remove items that may be used to commit an offence. This can include things like removing ladders or tools that may be used to break into homes or businesses.
3. Access control: Restricting access to a certain area can help prevent crime. This can include things like installing security gates or barriers, or only allowing access to certain individuals through the use of key cards or other forms of identification.
4. Surveillance: Installing surveillance cameras can help deter criminals from committing crimes. This can include both visible and hidden cameras, as well as cameras that are connected to a monitoring system.
5. Rule settings: Setting rules and regulations for the neighbourhood can help prevent crime. This can include things like having a curfew or prohibiting certain types of behaviour, such as loitering or drug use.
6. Cooperation with security agents, school and neighbourhood authorities in crime: working together with law enforcement, school and other community leaders can help prevent crime. This can include things like setting up community watch programs, sharing information about criminal activity, and organizing neighborhood patrols.

Evaluation

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways to prevent crime in the neighborhood? A) Installing surveillance cameras B) Offering free refreshments C) Restricting access to certain areas D) Locking up valuables
2. What is one way to remove potential targets for criminals? A) Offering free refreshments B) Installing a playground C) Locking up valuables D) Hosting a block party
3. How can cooperation with security agents and neighborhood authorities help prevent crime? A) By setting up community watch programs B) By having a strict curfew C) By allowing criminals to roam free D) By having a open-door policy
4. What is one way to remove items that may be used to commit an offence? A) Providing free tools B) Placing ladders in public areas C) Removing ladders or tools that may be used to break into homes or businesses D) Encouraging drug use
5. What is one way to restrict access to certain areas in order to prevent crime? A) Allowing anyone to enter B) Offering free refreshments C) Installing security gates or barriers D) Having a open-door policy
6. How can setting rules and regulations help prevent crime in the neighborhood? A) By allowing all behavior B) By prohibiting certain types of behaviour, such as loitering or drug use C) By not enforcing any laws D) By having no consequences for breaking laws
7. How can installing surveillance cameras help deter criminals from committing crimes? A) By allowing them to commit crimes unnoticed B) By not having any cameras C) By installing visible and hidden cameras, as well as cameras that are connected to a monitoring system D) By not monitoring the cameras
8. What is one way to educate people in the community about crime prevention? A) By not talking about it B) By hosting a block party C) By having a open-door policy D) By holding educational seminars or workshops
9. What is one way to encourage people in the community to report suspicious activity to the authorities? A) By not telling them about it B) By not having a way for them to report it C) By having a anonymous reporting system D) By not taking action on reported suspicious activity
10. How can taking a proactive approach make the neighborhood a safer place for everyone? A) By not doing anything B) By waiting for crime to happen C) By actively working to prevent crime D) By allowing criminals to roam free.

LESSON PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. Revises the previous lesson based the pupil’s related knowledge or understanding.

2. Displays chart showing arrest person by the police or neighbourhood officer.

3. Asks pupils to suggest reasons for the arrest.

Pupil’s Activities – State all possible reasons for a policeman to arrest.

4. Notes each point mention on the board.

5. Uses chart and the points made by the pupils to introduce and lead a discussion on the meaning of crimes with appropriate.

Pupil’s Activities – Pay attention to the lesson introduction and participate actively in discussing the meaning of a crime.

7. Takes the pupils for a walk within the school community and guide pupils to identify some of the ways the neighbourhood prevent crimes.

Pupil’s Activities – State ways of preventing crimes in the neighbourhood.

8. Summarizes each lesson on the board.
Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in the summary and write as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION :

Teacher asks pupils to:
1. Explain the concept of a crime.
2. State 5 common crimes in the neighbourhood.
3. Suggest 4 ways of preventing crimes in the neighbourhood.