Do you ever think like a criminal?

Hi Imcueva, I do understand what you are talking about. I read a lot of "crime novels" and watch a lot of TV and whenever I am out, I think about the same things, about the door, windows, the height of the tree leading to the second level, etc. I also have worked in retail as an assistant manager and had to watch for shoplifters and try to be aware of clothes that would be easy to steal, etc. I would like to think that I'm "street smart" but I sometimes realize how inattentive I am when I am walking in the city or travelling by myself. We always think we're safe when we should be more aware of our surroundings. I do make sure all doors, sliding doors, garage doors, windows are locked even when I am home though.

I hope that I am attentive to things that may enable someone to ciminally victimize me and I have thought about situations that "would be so easy", but only in a passing thought. However, I do know someone who thinks like a criminal to an almost paranoid state when it comes to windows, doors, personal belongings and people in general. The 'criminal mind' of defense is always present and actually is an irritant sometimes.

i often do look at things in a different way, such as key under the door matt, or something in stores, or people's houses. i often will point out to family or friends by telling them you should cut or trim down that tree someone can hide behind it, or so they can see the driveway. i did securty work for a few years and been trained by mps. i always look my surrounding as well, watch people and thier actions to me this good for everyone to learn mostly females

Hi Lmcueva, i admire for having an eye for all these things. i can say somehow you are paranoid but in a positive way. your friends will be so lucky for having you as a visitor. you're a smart visitor my dear. as for me, especially in malls, theater and hotels i used to check on the fire exit. but i am not so keen in checking on my friends houses and the areas for possible entry of criminals.

Hi lmcueva: actually i am not sure if this could be considered as a criminal way of thinking but i have thought the same things you are describing but i can explain this, sure. XD. Lol. I have done this but it's just as a game, i think. I have never think about making something illegal for real, it's just like, what would i do if i'd need to take something from this house...? I think your question is really funny. I love it. Have a nice day. -Alvaro.

I have never thought in that manner and your discussion is quiet interesting. Infact I am quite the opposite I check everything else but the disadvantages. It is really good to get a different perspective maybe I will also start checking out things in that manner.

I have had to (on a few occassions) think like a criminal as a store manager I have to be able to spot a criminal which means I have to be able to think how they do Just yesterday I had to get into the mind of a criminal and help the police catch a couple of people that cashed forged checks

I'm not sure that I think like a criminal, as such... Like, I don't imagine how I would infiltrate a store in order to pilfer various goods and / or services. But I get very nervous around rozzers, for some reason. It's like they make you feel guilty, just by being there!