Through CPTED training, healthcare professionals can effectively reduce incidences of crime, reduce public fear of crime, and ultimately, improve the quality of life throughout the community. In a time where safety and security are of paramount concern to the public, especially within the healthcare industry, the concept and execution of CPTED strategies are essential for protecting patients, staff and visitors…
CPTED, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, focuses on the strategic design of the physical environment to emphasize learning, deter criminal activities and enhance overall safety. CPTED for schools promotes the well-being of students and staff, and helps create a conducive learning atmosphere. With CPTED for schools, we can positively impact how the physical and social environment of a school influences…
Dawn Carlson Director of Community Programs Power Inn Alliance To show our district how easy and successful CPTED principles are, Power Inn Alliance promoted 2017 as “The Year of CPTED.” As a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), our mission is to improve the economy, safety and cleanliness quality of life for 6.2 square miles in Sacramento, CA. In one…
By Naomi Sweetman, Program Coordinator, Alaska Department of Public Safety As one travels throughout rural Alaska, one can see a significant diversity in the villages and how the communities are built. Some villages appear to have been well thought out, with the community service structures centralized and easily accessible to everyone. Other communities appear to have been built in a…