As discussed in the textbook, situational crime prevention theory holds that the best way to prevent or reduce white-collar crime is to alter its opportunity structure in certain ways. Which of the following would not be a correct way of altering a white-collar crime opportunity structure according to situational crime prevention theory?

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Hiring more police officers to patrol the streets would not be a correct way of altering a white-collar crime opportunity structure according to situational crime prevention theory. This is because white-collar crimes are typically committed in the context of businesses and corporations, rather than on the streets, so increasing police patrols would not necessarily deter white-collar crime. The other options, increasing effort required, increasing risk of detection, and reducing rewards, are all strategies that have been suggested by situational crime prevention theory as effective ways of reducing white-collar crime.

As Discussed in the Textbook, Situational Crime Prevention Theory Holds