Celebrate Safe Communities

How CPTED and related activitiescan help you engage

community members of all ages!

ObjectivesAfter this webinar, participants will be better prepared to:•Define crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and the four main principles of CPTED •Describe the link between CPTED and crime prevention and the quality of life•Name at least two potential CSC event initiatives they could organize to share CPTED techniques with local residents•Outline initial plans for local initiatives that they can register at www.celebratesafecommunities.org•Identify at least one potential community, government, and private sector partner and at least one way each potential partner could contribute• Locate at least two NCPC tools that could help with CPTED

education and outreach related to CSC

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Defining CPTED

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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is . . .

The proper design and use of the built environment in order to lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and improvement in the quality of life.

In other words, certain physical conditions provide opportunities for criminals and make crimes easier to commit. CPTED helps us change the environment to reduce these risks.

CPTED Principles

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• Access control

• Surveillance

• Territoriality

• Activity support

Access Control

• Employs elements to deny admission to a crime target and to create a perception among offenders that there is a risk in selecting the target. Physical and mechanical means can supplement natural access control measures.

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Access Control

Examples of tools for access control

• Doors• Fencing• Landscaping • Gates• Traffic control measures• “Target hardening” techniques

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Strike

Door System

Lock

HingeFrame

Door

Access Control

Surveillance• Uses design features to increase

the visibility of a property or building. The proper placement and design of these features increases the ability of the public or law enforcement to observe, and thus provides an opportunity to discourage or stop inappropriate behavior, or report it to the authorities.

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SurveillanceExamples of tools for surveillance • Lighting• Cameras • Windows facing streets/alleys • Porches

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Territoriality

• Employs design elements to help distinguish between public and private areas and helps users exhibit signs of “ownership” that send “hands off” messages to would-be offenders.

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Territoriality

Examples of tools to support territoriality

• Sidewalks • Landscaping • Lawn ornaments • Signage• Seasonal decorations

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Activity SupportExamples of activity support • Maintenance • Trimming landscaping• Regular and thorough track pick-up• Graffiti removal • Replacement of defective lighting

• Equipment to support intended uses• Signage that directs you where to go • Signage about who can use the area • Facilities for specific age groups

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Activity Support

CPTED Activities and CSCHow CPTED and CSC work together!

• Graffiti paint-out• Park clean up• Beautification/planting project • Lawn clean up for senior citizens • Adopt-a-block OR…• Home security assessment info• Playground – repair/replace• Signage for neighborhoods

CPTED Partners for Law Enforcement

• Neighborhood groups/residents• Youth• Senior citizens• Civic organizations• Faith-based groups• Local government agencies• Utilities• Area businesses

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NCPC’s CPTED-related CSC Tools

• “CSC Event Ideas” list

• Designing Safe Spaces booklet

• How to Help McGruff! Booklet

• Designing Safer Communities book

• Reproducible brochures @ ncpc.org

• Email Marsha Hott at

mhott@ncpc.org for a copy of any of

these documents.

CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org

• A hub for resources, links to resources Log-in - information you’ll be asked for

and why Hosted by NCPC

• A platform for profiling your local efforts!• A source for ideas from your peers – check

out what other registered sites are doing!• The first step in getting recognized via CSC

awards!

CSC Websitewww.celebratesafecommunities.org

CSC Awards

• Categories

• Criteria

• Process and timing

• For more information, visit

www.celebratesafecommunities.org

CSC Tools Coming Soon•Media outreach kit - online in July

•Event Planning tip sheet - online in July

•Miniposter/flier templates - online in July

•Additional webinars:

Working with the Media: Help!

Watch Out/Help Out: NW and

Crime Reporting

CSC Contacts National Crime Prevention CouncilMarsha Hott202-261-4167 mhott@ncpc.org

Celebrate Safe Communities !