Rural Crime Prevention

Focusing on how farmers, ranchers and other rural dwellers can increase their awareness of crime and prevent it from happening, this straightforward program recommends thinking of a farm as being divided into four security zones-- central work area, central storage area, boundary region, and outlying security. Viewers are advised to put locks on gates and post "No Trespassing" signs, taught ways to avoid fuel and grain theft, and shown how to mark property with serial numbers. While much of the information contained here is self-evident (especially the recommendation to get a watchdog), this program would mostly likely be useful in collections catering to rural populations. Recommended. Aud: P. (R. Ray)