Employing CPTED to Reduce Security Risks

Exterior building areas are a company's biggest security and safety vulnerability. Failing to stop a preventable attack exposes companies to big-dollar judgments or settlements.

Staying on top of the most effective anti-crime tactics includes a through understanding of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). CPTED involves strategic landscaping, lighting and positioning and removing potential barriers to keep the entire area in security's view.

Listen as our panel of veteran corporate security leaders briefs you on their experiences and insights -- including the latest research on CPTED measures that work to reduce both the risk of crime and injury and liability exposure.

You get actionable guidance on:

• Designing landscapes to minimize hiding places for criminals and give security officers a clear surveillance zone.
• Positioning exterior lighting to illuminate the most vulnerable areas and choosing the right lighting to do the job without creating blind spots or deep shadows.
• Using building design and positioning, and landscaping, in ways that reinforce your access control plan.

Our panelists include:

Sean Ahrens, Senior Security Consultant, Schirmer Engineering Corp., Chicago

Dick Hudak, Security Director, Loews Corp., New York

Patrick Murphy, Loss Prevention Services Director, Marriott International Inc., Bethesda, MD

William Van Ryswyk, President, Security Through Safe Design Inc., Ottawa, ON

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