Crime prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Services

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an approach that focuses on the positive use of a space in order to maintain a sustainable quality of life for intended users, while offering a sense of security by increasing the difficulty for criminal or abnormal activities. Gordon’s Site Security Consulting group applies its expertise in CPTED principles during the preparation of CPTED surveys and CPTED studies.

CPTED Surveys

Gordon performs CPTED surveys for existing facilities through a detailed evaluation of the built environment and the current security program. The survey will identify opportunities to apply CPTED principles and make recommendations with regard to lighting, pedestrian/vehicular circulation, surveillance, access control, plantings, maintenance, vandalism, etc. The built environment includes exterior spaces such as adjacent properties, site/building perimeter, vehicular areas, pedestrian areas, utility/service areas, and recreational areas in addition to the interior building environment.

CPTED Studies

Gordon performs CPTED studies for proposed facilities through a detailed evaluation of the to-be-built environment, as reflected on the site and building design. The survey will identify CPTED opportunities and make recommendations regarding the proposed design. It is STRONGLY recommended that the CPTED studies for proposed facilities be performed prior to or during the schematic design phase of a project to identify opportunities early and in order to minimize design/development costs and prevent costly retrofit. The CPTED studies evaluation may also be conducted in conjunction with the risk/vulnerability assessment as part of Gordon’s Integrated Secure and Sustainable Design (ISSD™) process.