If cameras are installed after a theft occurs, what type of security planning does that represent?

The installation of cameras after a theft indicates a reactive approach to security planning. This type of planning occurs in direct response to an incident that has already taken place, in this case, a theft. By placing cameras post-incident, the intention is to address the issues that have emerged rather than to prevent future occurrences through prior measures.

Reactive security planning focuses on addressing problems after they have occurred, such as installing cameras for the purpose of monitoring activity or to aid in investigations following a theft. This is contrary to proactive or preventive planning, which involves taking measures to stop thefts and security breaches before they happen, such as installing security systems, alarms, or cameras before any incident occurs.

In terms of strategic planning, while it involves a broader and more comprehensive perspective of security management including both preventive and reactive elements, the act of merely installing a camera post-theft does not represent a strategic foresight in security measures, rather it is a direct reaction to a specific event.