Thursday, March 24, 2011

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

Spring is here and summer is looming. If you are considering changes to your landscaping, It may pay for you to consider CPTED - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Open - lighted - no place to hide. Crime behavior is a reaction to environmental clues. Crime can be influenced by the environment - the devious mind searching for an opportunity. Psychological ownership and boundaries cen be an important crime prevention tool. Is your property well maintained? Is it clean and neat with that lived in and aware look. Are your shrubs and bushed cut low and trees trimmed to avoid hiding places? Mature trees should be trimmed about 6 feet from the groud and when contemplating any re-design do your best to maintain an open view of your property.

as always ... Keep the faith!

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