Many of us here today are involved in public service. We provide for a vast range of community needs and have the means to exercise significant good. On the other hand, if we become complacent or the public loses faith in our ability or willingness to deliver, then society can lose direction and suffer. Others create or sell products. If these products create opportunities for crime through being easily stolen, then we should not be surprised that theft has become prevalent or that certain crimes become fashionable.
Computer theft is currently a case in point.
Whether we are involved in business, policing, local government or the academic world, we all can exercise tremendous influence over the quality of life. Take for example the case of car crime. Many cars are stolen from poorly lit streets or car parks. The environment is therefore important and often even simple measures like replacing bulbs quickly can reduce crime. Many cars are stolen because in the past they were manufactured without adequate security.