ABSTRACT
Both crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and community policing rely on partnerships with community, government, educational, and social agencies in order to implement crime prevention strategies. Police agencies, community residents, and local officials all have roles to play in implementing a comprehensive CPTED/community policing strategy to promote public safety in private neighborhoods, business areas, and public housing. CPTED strategies were also critical in helping residents gain more control over their neighborhood. Police can conduct security surveys for residents and provide security improvements such as adequate lighting and locks. Security practitioners and law enforcement professionals can adopt-a-park programs can be used to involve residents in cleaning up trash and litter and providing information to police about illegal activities being carried out in recreational areas. Local governments can be encouraged to use building codes as well as inspection and enforcement powers to increase environmental security.
