Understanding and Preventing Car Theft

by Maxfield, Michael G.

• ISBN13: 9781881798538
• ISBN10: 1881798534
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2004-07-15
• Publisher: Lynne Rienner

Summary

Thefts of and from autos are among the most commonly reported crimes, and they account for the highest losses among property crimes that target individuals (except for arson). But according to this new book, recent initiatives in the U.S., Europe and Australia have proven effective or are showing promise in preventing car theft.

Table of Contents

The U.K. Car Theft Index Gloria Laycock Preventing vehicle crime in Australia through public-private partnerships and national collaboration

Improved vehicle licensing and registration systems in the U.K Barry Webb

Reduction of abuses involving temporary license tags in North Carolina

The impact of electronic immobilizers

Measures to enhance parking lot security

Action implications of crime analyses involving parking lot auto thefts in Chula Vista, California

Police intelligence and the theft of vehicles for export from the U.K.

Publicity campaigns and car crime prevention

The history of car safety improvements compared to enhanced car security in the U.S.

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