Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED): "What is CPTED? The official book definition is 'the proper design and effective use of the built environment that can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and an improvement in the quality of life.' It is simply a goal to reduce opportunities for crime that may be inherent in the design of structures or in the design of neighborhoods. In other words, make your home or neighborhood unappealing to burglars and thugs." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...