CPTED Flashcards

1
Q

GOAL :

A

To make changes in an environment that cause the intended user to feel safe, secure, productive, and in control.

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CPTED is Not

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 The way to end all crime.
 A replacement for other
methods of crime prevention.
 Something the police should
do themselves.
 Something only for architects
and builders to be concerned
with.

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3
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OPPORTUNISTIC CRIMES:

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 Are the 90% that affect everyday life.
 Most frequently occur, but easiest to prevent.

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4
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SPECIFIC CRIMES:

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 Planned out, kidnap for ransom, workplace
violence, serial murder,etc.
 Focused on by media and increases fear.

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5
Q

t/f
CPTED techniques are applicable to both opportunistic and specific target crimes.

A

true

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6
Q

Five interrelated
principles:

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Surveillance
 Access Control
 Territoriality
 Maintenance
Activity Support

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7
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SURVEILLANCE

A

The ability to look into
and out of an area.
►NATURAL
►Mechanical
►Organized

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8
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Access Control

A

it can direct both foot and
automobile traffic in ways
that discourage crime

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9
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Access Control goal

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Not to keep
intruders out, but
direct flow in order to
decrease
OPPORTUNITY for
crime

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10
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Territoriality

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 The idea or perception that one’s
home or place of business is sacred.
 Residents or employees have the
right to confront or inquire of
individuals on their street or
community, because they feel they
have ownership over it.
 People protect territory that they
feel is their own, and have a certain
respect for the territory of others.

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11
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Broken Windows Theory

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The relationship between
disorder and crime
applies in a literal and
figurative sense to

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