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Kim Vann Fred Ellis

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CPTED Definition

CPTED is based on the theory that the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime and an improvement in the quality of life.

- Strategies are site specific

- Can be applied to new and

existing projects

- Takes an inter-disciplinary

approach to crime prevention

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CPTED Emphasizes

Physical environment Behavior of people

Productive use of space Crime & loss prevention

CPTED draws from

several fields in order

to derive solutions to

crime problems. Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Architecture

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Concepts of

Crime

Prevention

Through

Environmental

Design

Activity

Support

Natural

Access

Control

Territorial

Reinforcement

Natural

Surveillance

Maintenance

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Natural Surveillance

The placement of physical features, activities and people in such a way as to maximize visibility.

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Natural Surveillance

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Natural Surveillance

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Natural Access Control

The physical guidance of people

coming and going from a space by

the judicial placement of

entrances, exits, fencing,

landscaping and lighting.

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Natural Access Control

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Lucille

Brown

Middle

School

Natural Access Control

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Territorial Reinforcement The use of physical attributes that express ownership such

as fencing, pavement treatments, signage and landscaping.

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Territorial Reinforcement

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Territorial Reinforcement

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Maintenance

• Allows for the continued use of a space for its intended purpose. • Serves as an additional expression of ownership.

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Maintenance - Activity Support

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Efforts in Virginia

Zoning Enabling Legislation

Zoning § 15.2-489 (Virginia)

“. . .such ordinances shall be designed to give considerable consideration to each

of the following purposes where applicable: (i.) to provide for adequate

light, air, convenience of access, and safety from fire, flood, crime and other dangers;”

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National Efforts in Safer Designs

American Planning Association –

Policy Guide on Security

National Fire Protection Association –

NFPA 730 Guide for Premises Security

American Society of Landscape Architects –

Security Design (white paper)

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Security Design Issues—Approach

• Perimeter

– Fenc ing

– Property entranc es

– Door numbers

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Security Design Issues—Access Control

• Build ing perimeter doors

– Proximity c a rds

– Video interc om

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Security Design Issues—Video

• CCTV

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Security Design Issues—Intrusion Detection

• Intrusion a la rm c omponents

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Security Design Issues—Access to Assets

• Roof ac c ess

• HVAC

ac c ess

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Security Design Issues--Communication

• Rad io amp lific a tion systems

• Hard line phones, PA & bac kup ana log

phone

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Security Design Issues—Interior

• Initia l routing—into front

offic e

• Classroom doors

– Classroom func tion loc kset

– Proprieta ry keyway

– Trad itiona l—keep loc ked

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Kimberly L. Vann

County Planner III – CPTED

Crime Prevention Specialist

Henrico County Police Division

P.O. Box 90775

Henrico, VA 23273-0775

804.501.5370

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Frederick E. Ellis

Director, Office of Safety & Security

Fairfax County Public Schools

8115 Gatehouse Road

Suite 3674

Falls Church, VA 22042

571-423-2010

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