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What prevents illegal activity?

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Updated: 9/27/2023

Laws and law enforcement officers.

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Preventing illegal activities involves legal measures, such as clear laws and penalties, as well as law enforcement efforts to detect and apprehend wrongdoers. Social factors, like community values and education, play a role in deterrence. Technology aids in surveillance and cybersecurity. Financial monitoring combats money laundering. International cooperation is essential for global crimes. Building trust through community policing helps prevent local crime. Effective penalties and punishments deter illegal behavior. While complete eradication is unlikely, these measures significantly reduce illegal activities, their effectiveness varying by context.

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