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Bankstown Safety Expo |
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Local government is the closest level of government to the community and takes a key role in ensuring community safety. The motto of the Bankstown Community Safety Committee, "Community Safety, Everybody's Business" reflects the Council's attitude towards community safety. Crime and fear of crime can impact on what you do, where you live, how you travel, when you travel, who you are with, where and when you relax. In short, the effect of crime in the community can significantly impact your quality of life.
Crime prevention has been defined as the creation and implementation of proactive programs and strategies which are designed to prevent crime and address the fear of crime. This definition includes the total of all private initiatives and state policies, aimed at the reduction of damage caused by acts defined as criminal by the State. Crime prevention is not just the responsibility of the police and other law enforcement agencies, moreover it is the obligation of all levels of government, private companies and individuals themselves to actively promote programs and strategies that will prevent the occurrence of crime.
Bankstown City Council participates in a number of initiatives to promote community safety and crime prevention in Bankstown. These include;
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