The deeper calculation

1.0 Introduction: Beyond the Scarecrow - The Science of Prevention

2.0 The Rational Offender: Criminological Foundations of Deterrence

• 2.1 Becker's Rational Choice Theory

• 2.2 Certainty, Severity, and Celerity

• 2.3 General vs. Specific Deterrence

3.0 Architecting Security: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

• 3.1 Natural Surveillance: The Power of "Eyes on the Street"

• 3.2 Natural Access Control: Guiding Behaviour, Denying Opportunity

• 3.3 Territorial Reinforcement: Signalling Ownership and Control

4.0 The Sentinel Effect: The Unique Psychological Impact of a Human Guard

• 4.1 The Symbol of Authority and Immediate Consequence

• 4.2 Disrupting Impulsive Crime

• 4.3 The Power of Unpredictability

• 4.4 The Approachable Guardian

5.0 Conclusion: A Symphony of Deterrence