Reminder: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Workshop

The Federation of Calgary Communities and the Calgary Police Service invite Calgarians to learn more about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

CPTED (pronounced sep-ted) is a concept that uses a series of strategies to enhance safety by influencing the physical design of our environment and encourages positive social interaction. These strategies include things such as natural access control, natural surveillance, and territorial reinforcement.

CPTED recognizes that our environment directly affects our behavior because we constantly respond to what is around us. These responses help us interact safely in our communities.

An environment designed using CPTED principles reduces opportunities for criminal acts to take place and helps people feel safer, while improving quality of life.

As part of the Partners in Crime Prevention Workshop Series, the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design workshop takes place Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave. S.E.

Cst. Glenn Rowley of the CPS Crime Prevention Unit will discuss the value of CPTED in Calgary communities.

There is no charge to attend this workshop, however, spots are limited. To find out more information, or to register, go to calgarycommunities.com/events.

Please contact Stephanie Sokolowski at the Federation of Calgary Communities with any workshop inquiries, 403-244-4111 ext. 225, or email bsc@calgarycommunities.com.