Although colleges are typically known to be safe environments, the reality is that "most campuses aren't closed off to communities," says Steven J. Healy, co-founder and CEO of Margolis Healy, a safety and security consulting firm that works with colleges and universities. "So crimes that are occurring in those neighborhoods could in fact impact safety on campus."
5 CPTED Strategies That Protect Students and Staff
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is the use of landscaping to protect the environment around you from crime. Environmental design can reduce victimization, deter crime, reduce fears of a crime happening, and build a sense of community.
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