Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Flashcards

Which of the following is considered a 'target hardening' measure within the CPTED framework?

Answer: Installing high-security locks and reinforced entry doors

Target hardening involves physical measures such as reinforced doors, high-security locks, and laminated glass that increase the time and effort required to complete a criminal act.

A CPTED assessment of a school campus would MOST likely recommend:

Answer: A single controlled entry point with clear sightlines to all areas

A single controlled entry point with good sightlines reduces unauthorized access while maximizing natural surveillance of all campus areas, a core CPTED recommendation for schools.

Which CPTED principle is MOST relevant when evaluating an ATM installation site?

Answer: Natural surveillance

Natural surveillance is critical for ATM placement because clear sightlines allow users to spot approaching threats and reduce the concealed-approach opportunity that robberies rely on.

A physical security manager notes that a restroom is located at the end of an isolated, low-traffic corridor. The BEST CPTED recommendation would be to:

Answer: Relocate the restroom to a higher-traffic area if architecturally feasible

CPTED principles favor design-based solutions; relocating the restroom to a high-traffic area addresses the root cause by improving natural surveillance and eliminating the isolation.

Which of the following is an example of 'formal surveillance' within a CPTED framework?

Answer: Security cameras monitored by trained security personnel

Formal surveillance in CPTED refers to intentional, structured security measures such as monitored CCTV systems and security patrols, as opposed to natural surveillance by incidental occupants.

In CPTED, which type of lighting is MOST effective for supporting natural surveillance in outdoor spaces?

Answer: Uniform, consistent low-glare illumination covering the entire area

Uniform, consistent low-glare illumination eliminates dark shadows and contrast zones where criminal activity can occur undetected, making it the most effective for natural surveillance.

When evaluating a CPTED plan, which outcome BEST indicates its effectiveness?

Answer: Measurable reduction in criminal incidents and the fear of crime among users

The primary measure of CPTED effectiveness is a measurable reduction in both criminal incidents and the perceived fear of crime among the space's legitimate users.