What are preventive security measures intended to achieve?

Preventive security measures are designed specifically to deter crime before it happens. This proactive approach aims to minimize potential threats and vulnerabilities in a given environment by implementing strategies and policies that discourage criminal activity. Such measures can include surveillance systems, controlled access to facilities, and increased visibility of security personnel, all of which serve to make a potential target less appealing to criminals. By focusing on prevention, these measures help ensure the safety and security of people and property, rather than merely responding to incidents after they have occurred. This alignment with prevention is crucial in creating a safer environment and reducing the likelihood of incidents in the first place.