Business Security

003 - The Basics of CPTED


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In this episode, Tom and Vicki get into Tom’s favorite topic- CPTED! Getting into the basics of the theory so you can have a better idea of how to deter crime in their current environment. What is CPTED?

               C-Crime

               P- Prevention

               T-Through

               E-Environmental

               D-Design

What exactly does that mean? Thinking outside the box and utilizing methods that don’t require technology. Thinking about security that often costs 0$! Who doesn’t like FREE!?

What the heck does this have to do with YOUR business? When you can combine technology with CPTED and making them mesh together will truly optimize your security. Let’s break this down….It’s preventing crime by designing or redesigning the environment that surrounds your people and property to influence positive human behavior. An easy example would by to move a desk to face out the window so your people can become more aware of their surroundings.

CPTED has 4 main principles:

                              -Natural Surveillance: Putting human eyes in place or in addition cameras. Shifting a desk to see outside.

                              - Natural Access: applying natural methods to make sure people are entering certain spaces based on the protocols you put together. Example: add a barrier to a space so people can’t enter a certain space.

                              - Maintenance: Is exactly like it sounds, maintaining the property to make sure all of the plans you put in place are being upheld to the fullest. What is the point of having the world’s safest parking lot if a light gets burnt out and no one replaces it?

                              -Territorial reinforcement: Understanding what your property is and what isn’t. Using textures and colors, to understand what is private vs public property. You’re probably thinking.. “ok but how does this translate to my business today?” Here are some things you can do as soon as you are done listening to the podcast!

  1. Think about how to improve your access control in a natural way (landscaping, barriers, ect.
  2. Look at the layout of your office now. Can you reposition desks so your employees can see and hear what is outside?

               Need more help?? First: Listen to the podcast! Second: visit www.defiantenterprises.com to book your free 15 minute call to discuss your business!

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Business SecurityBy Tom Freedman & Victoria Yassem