The modern concept of crime prevention originated in Great Britain during the 18th century. Until that t ime, all police action was taken after a crime had been committed. The principal deterring force was swift and severe punishment for persons found guilty of a criminal act.
Residential burglary is a chronic nationwide problem that is growing by leaps and bounds.
As it is a crime of opportunity, you can prevent burglary in most cases by practicing basic crime prevention techniques. Crime, and fear of crime, threaten a community's well-being that you and your neighbors can help break the vicious cycle. The Alachua County Sheriff s Office invites you to join in a partnership with us by forming a strong foundation of crime watch neighborhoods. These neighborhoods will be the stepping stones to community revitalization. Businesses can join in the effort to combat crime by requesting a Commercial Security Survey.