Car Theft Prevention In Maputo Mozambique: Matching Policy With Reality (2007-2011)

摘要: This research is a study of car theft prevention in Maputo-Mozambique (2007-2011). The aim this paper to explore how suitable the current crime policies on are for public safety Maputo Municipality. It aims at critically analyzing information about managed and operationalized methodological approach policy. came because Municipality has been ranked top list cities with high rates one most common of-fences Efforts tackle problem still unsatisfactory. No scientific ever conducted Municipality, thus objective contribute field. Data collection consists of, both qualitative quantitative methods. An exploratory method consisting literature review materials related topic have also used. Furthermore in-depth interviews semi-structured were involving senior police officers; junior officers local authorities. In addition, questionnaire ad-ministered citizens Lastly an observation technique used. The results partly surprising it was found that there not any specific plan or policy which deals issue Car efforts only within big umbrella country. environment particularly favorable crime, increased accessibility unprotected cars, lower number security systems inefficient parking environment. Looking forward to-wards improved including theft, suggests new framework dealing Maputo. strategy knowledge based setting up empirical database constructed through as foundation policymaking. knowledge-based should be dually sensitive occurs order avoid failure matching reality.