Natural Surveillance
- Privacy trees provide cover for criminal activity.
- Landscape to create clear sightlines throughout your property.
- Use cameras and alarms to protect areas that are not visible or protected.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Did you know that you can make your property safer and more secure simply by making some landscaping changes? It’s called Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
CPTED is a set of design principles used to discourage crime and keep your property secure. CPTED principles anticipate how a potential offender thinks and creates an environment that helps prevent a crime from being committed on your property.
If you would like a free assessment of your property, please call the Town of Ponoka at 403-783-4431.
CPTED Principles Include:
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