Help stay Safe and Secure with this easy tip

Did you know that changing the area around your home or business can make it about 60% safer? That’s the philosophy behind Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. That overgrown landscaping around your house can be an invitation to criminals.

Let’s talk about the two-foot-six-foot rule.

The rule says that you shouldn’t have anything taller than two feet and nothing hanging lower than 6 feet. The idea is to create a clear line of sight to your home or business.

When there is a clear sightline, there is no place for people with bad intentions to do bad things. It’s one of those things that is so simple and creates a much safer environment. So when all this snow melts, go forth and start chopping down that overgrown vegetation to be ready for spring.

Key Concepts

• Territorial reinforcement
• Using landscaping, lighting, signage, and fences to promote a sense of ownership
• Natural surveillance
• Designing spaces so people can be seen 24/7
• Access control
• Limiting access to certain areas

LKPD has a CPTED-trained Corporal on staff to help Contact us if you’d like a visit to your home or business