Identification Of Criminal Behaviour Basic 3 Security Education Lesson Note

Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 30 minutes

What is Criminal Behavior?

Criminal behavior means actions that are against the law and can hurt people or damage property. These are bad things that people should not do because they are illegal and harmful.

Examples of Criminal Behavior

Stealing (Theft)

• Taking things that belong to other people
• Picking pockets or bags
• Breaking into houses or shops to steal
• Taking money without permission

Violence Against People

• Hitting, punching, or hurting others
• Fighting and causing injuries
• Threatening to harm someone
• Bullying and intimidating people

Damaging Property (Vandalism)

• Breaking windows, doors, or furniture
• Writing on walls of buildings
• Destroying public property like streetlights
• Cutting down trees or destroying gardens

Drug-Related Crimes

• Selling or using illegal drugs
• Smoking in non-smoking areas
• Drinking alcohol if you’re underage
• Carrying dangerous substances

Other Criminal Activities

• Lying to police officers
• Refusing to obey traffic rules
• Cheating and fraud
• Disturbing public peace

Warning Signs of Criminal Behavior

Suspicious Actions

• People acting nervously around police
• Someone looking around constantly before doing something
• People running away when they see security
• Individuals trying to hide what they’re doing

Unusual Behavior

• Strangers asking too many personal questions
• People offering expensive gifts for no reason
• Someone trying to get you to go with them
• Adults asking children to keep secrets about their meetings

Group Behavior

• Groups of people gathered in dark or hidden places
• People whispering and stopping when others approach
• Groups that don’t want adults to see what they’re doing
• People encouraging others to do wrong things

How to Identify Criminal Behavior

Observe Carefully

• Watch for actions that seem wrong or harmful
• Notice if someone is being hurt or threatened
• Look for property being damaged
• Pay attention to unusual activities

Trust Your Feelings

• If something feels wrong, it probably is
• Listen to your instincts about dangerous situations
• Don’t ignore feelings of fear or worry
• Take your concerns seriously

Ask Questions

• Wonder why someone is acting strangely
• Think about whether an action is legal
• Consider if what you’re seeing could hurt someone
• Question if adults would approve of the behavior

What to Do When You See Criminal Behavior

Stay Safe First

• Don’t try to stop criminals yourself
• Keep a safe distance from dangerous situations
• Don’t put yourself in harm’s way
• Move to a safe place immediately

Tell Trusted Adults

• Report what you saw to parents or teachers
• Give clear and honest information
• Don’t change or add details to the story
• Answer questions truthfully

Contact Authorities

• Ask adults to call the police if necessary
• Use emergency numbers for serious crimes
• Provide accurate descriptions of what happened
• Help adults give proper information to authorities

Don’t Get Involved

• Don’t try to catch criminals
• Don’t confront people doing wrong things
• Don’t investigate dangerous situations alone
• Leave criminal matters to trained professionals

Important Safety Rules

• Never approach people committing crimes
• Always tell trusted adults about suspicious behavior
• Don’t keep criminal activities secret
• Stay away from areas where crimes happen
• Don’t accept gifts or money from suspicious strangers

Class Exercise

1. Fill in the blanks:

Words: criminal, illegal, law, harmful

1. _____________ behavior means actions that are against the law.
2. Stealing is _____________ and wrong.
3. Criminal actions are _____________ to people and property.
4. We must follow the _____________ and not do criminal things.

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. Which is an example of criminal behavior? a) Helping elderly people b) Stealing someone’s bag c) Playing with friends
2. What should you do if you see someone being hurt? a) Join in the fight b) Tell a trusted adult c) Watch and do nothing
3. When you see criminal behavior, you should: a) Try to stop it yourself b) Stay safe and report it c) Keep it secret

1. Write CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR or NOT CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR:

1. Taking someone’s phone without permission: _______
2. Helping a friend with homework: _______
3. Breaking school windows: _______
4. Sharing your lunch with a classmate: _______
5. Hitting someone to take their money: _______

1. Match the criminal behavior with its type:

• Taking someone’s wallet → Stealing (Theft)
• Punching someone → Violence against people
• Breaking streetlights → Damaging property
• Selling illegal drugs → Drug-related crime

1. Complete these sentences:

1. Criminal behavior is _____________ the law and harmful.
2. If you see suspicious activities, tell _____________ adults.
3. Never try to _____________ criminals yourself.
4. Always stay _____________ when you see dangerous behavior.

1. List three examples of criminal behavior:
2. List three warning signs of suspicious behavior:
3. Answer these questions:

1. What is criminal behavior?
2. What should you do if you see someone stealing?
3. Why shouldn’t children try to stop criminals?

1. Write TRUE or FALSE:

1. Children should try to catch criminals themselves. _______
2. Stealing is a form of criminal behavior. _______
3. You should keep criminal activities secret. _______