Legacy Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Inspection

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Area Map

  Media

• Site Map

  Media

• Area Crime Rating (areavibes.com)

  Media

Preparation

• Address of Facility

• Facility Business Hours?

• Who should you involve and/or consult in your assessment?

• Is there a specific reason for this survey?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Immediate Surrounding Area Effect

• What is the area crime rating?

  A

  B

  C

  D or lower

• Is there a noticeable unsheltered presence in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this a licensed premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there large institutional facilities nearby (e.g. tertiary campuses, hospitals)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there strip malls nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there large shopping malls nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there parking strucures nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there large parking spacess nearby (50 spaces and greater)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there licensed premises nearby– (including taverns, hotels, entertainment venues)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there clubs nearby (offpremises bottle shops and nightclubs)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there large entertainment and recreational venues nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there schools nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there small medical facitilies nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there ATM’s nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there public telephones nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there public toilets nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there public open space, parks etc. nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there underpasses/overpasses/highways nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there main pedestrian routes from site to public transport stops and car parking nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Impressions

• What are your gut reactions to this place?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Does the area feel isolated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there litter lying around?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the place feel cared for?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

Site Establishment of Ownership (Terrotoriality)

• Is the site clearly defined?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there a clear definition between public and private space?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are the property boundaries identified and discernable?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are there boundary markers?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there a specific territorial entrance – privacy?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there more than one entrance/exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there conflicting space use?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there fencing on the property line?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior General Signage

• Is the company name posted and visible from street?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the company name posted and visible illuminated at night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the building and unit numbers posted and visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the building and unit numbers posted illuminated at night?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Activity uses

• Is the site multi-use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are activity uses compatible with each other?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

Exterior Building materials/structures/furniture

• General level of maintenance

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the building free of large graffiti encouraging exterior walls?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the area free of pathway obstructions?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the the building made of vandal resistant materials

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there sleep encouraging street furniture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there construction currently in progress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there external storage on premises

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there visible post boxes on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the dumspter/garbage area locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a separation of conflicting transportation – pedestrian/vehicle/cyclist

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Water taps are tamper proof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets not available to the public (non-existent or tamper proof covers)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Landscaping

• Is the landscaping currently mature vegetation?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there clear visibilty from 2' tall bushes to 10' Bottom of the tree canopy?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the landscaping near windows less friendly to intruders?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there Barriers / Planters / Bollards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there natural contours that provide hiding places?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting protected from vandalism (by height or anti tamper devices)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior Lighting

• Is the lighting free of vegetation obstructions?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Does lighting illuminate directional signs or maps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the public entance well lit?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the staff entrance well lit?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

Exterior Transitional Zone Designations

• Is the Public/Staff parking physically separated?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the staff parking access controlled – Entry & Exit?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pathways / vehicle and pedestrian circulation clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there multiple choices of pathway routes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there lighting along safe routes?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are there exterior communications devices available to summon help?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Access/Egress Control (outside to in)

• What is the quality of doors/shutters

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are the entry doors self-closing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the exterior doors auto lock?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all exterior doors designed to be locked, actually locked at time of inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there entrance control systems – staff, hardware etc.?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Main public entry defined?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Main public entry monitored?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Community locator map or directory at main entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Separate staff entry points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff entry points access controlled?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Safe routes to car parks/street?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Non legitimate user access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the windows accessible from the ground floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any accessible windows have security devices (grills/interior locks)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a balcony access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there climbable structures to gain access to the upper floors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Natural Surveillance and Visibility

• Natural surveillance of gathering areas?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Does landscaping block sightlines?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are there concealment opportunities?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there blind corners near entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is any site fencing built so that you can see through it?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the fencing in good repair?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

Interior Lighting and Surveillance

• Is the interior lighting sufficient?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Does it evenly illuminate the area without creating shadows?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Does the the building floorplan promote observation of exterior spaces?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Does landscaping block sightlines to the outside spaces?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

Access/egress control (inside)

• Are staff/public areas clearly identified?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the reception area physically seperated from public spaces?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there a badge or keypad devices between public spaces and staff spaces?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adjacent empty interior spaces available to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the staff have private lockable restrooms not available to the public?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a badge or keypad devices at stairwell exterior entries?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the facility have public restrooms?

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

Security Staff

• Is the property patrolled or monitored with surveillance equipment during business hours?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the property patrolled or monitored with surveillance equipment after hours?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are Security Officers physically available on site during business hours?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are Security Officers physically available on site after business hours?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Are Security Officers available by phone with a reasonable response time?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

Security Response Hardware

• Is there a duress alarm available to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the staff have personal duress alarms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a phone speed dial set to the predominent response team?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an alarm system monitoring the building after hours?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a sound device to indicate unauthorized entry into the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a camera system monitoring the building?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is there signage to indicate the presence of camaras on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency Management

• Is there a defribrilator on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there company provided flashlights available to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there fire extinguishers available to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an adequate first aid kit available to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the building HVAC intakes inaccessible to the public?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Is the mail room isolated from an HVAC intake?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an agreed upon near by muster point in the event staff need to evacuate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there company approved self defense items availble for staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the staff know the path to the nearest egress?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A

• Does the staff have a standard work for locking the facility?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the staff have a designated lockable space in the event they need to shelter in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the designated shelter in place space have a potable water source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the designated shelter in place space have a toilet?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the staff adhere to a "buddy" system when leaving from work?

  Yes

  Somewhat

  No

  N/A