NCJ Number
17770
Date Published
1974
Length
252 pages
Annotation
DETAILED ACCOUNTS OF CRIMINAL METHODS USED TO PERPETUATE VARIOUS CRIMES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HOW ORDINARY CITIZENS CAN RECOGNIZE AND COUNTERACT CRIME.
Abstract
COMPLETE SCENARIOS OF THE 25 OR 26 STANDARD CONFIDENCE GAMES ARE PRESENTED ALONG WITH WAYS TO AVOID BECOMING TARGETS FOR THE CRIMES. ADVICE IS ALSO OFFERED ON HOW TO PROTECT ONESELF FROM PICKPOCKETS, MUGGERS, BURGLARS, CAR THIEVES, AND RAPISTS AMONG OTHERS. IN ADDITION, THE AUTHOR EXPLAINS HOW PARENTS LEAGUES CAN INITIATE CHILD SAFETY CAMPAIGNS AND HOW TENANT AND BLOCK ASSOCIATIONS CAN WORK TO THE BENEFIT OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY. ALSO COVERED IN BRIEF FORM IS HOW TO HANDLE NUISANCE CALLS, HOW TO LOCATE REPUTABLE DOCTORS AND LAWYERS WHEN NEEDED, AND HOW TO GET HELP IN A HURRY. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)