Crime prevention emphasized during 101 Days of Summer

With 101 Critical Days of Summer coming to an end, Camp Pendleton safety officials, and military police stress the importance of crime prevention on base.

According to military police officials, the safe feeling offered by living on a military base causes residents to develop complacency and they tend to forget the basics of personal security. Doing the simple things such as locking doors, securing valuables and ensuring windows are shut stop happening.

“Crime of opportunity is the main issue on base,” said Lance Cpl. Bryce R. Meinders, crime prevention specialist, Military Police Company, Sec...