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Creating Safer, Stronger, and More Connected Spaces
At Safeguard Strategy Crime Prevention Consultants LLC, we believe safety is more than locks, lights, and cameras—it’s about creating places where people feel welcome, connected, and proud to participate. That’s why we use Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) as the foundation for our work, blending proven design principles with community-driven strategies that create lasting change. The Four Core CPTED Principles Natural Surveillance – Designing spaces so pe
Joell McNew
Aug 313 min read


Where Can CPTED Help in Your Community?
Transforming an alleyway into a vibrant community space with colorful umbrellas and seating encourages engagement and increases natural...
Joell McNew
Oct 9, 20253 min read


The Power of CPTED: Strengthening Communities Through Standards
CPTED: Strengthening Communities Through Standards Creating safer communities requires more than just responding to crime—it requires...
Joell McNew
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Embracing Innovation: U.S. Mayors Adding Interactive Kiosks to Enhance City Safety and Connectivity, and Should Be Considered for Higher Education Campuses as Well
In cities across the United States, mayors continuously seek innovative solutions to improve public safety, promote local businesses, and...
Joell McNew
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Understanding Traffic Calming and CPTED: Making Our Communities Safer
In our busy lives, keeping our communities safe is a top priority. Two key concepts that can help us achieve this are Traffic Calming...
Joell McNew
Jan 16, 20253 min read


Enhancing Urban Safety with Bollards and CPTED
In response to the recent terroristic event in New Orleans, where a vehicle was tragically used to attack innocent people on the bustling...
Joell McNew
Jan 3, 20254 min read


Did you answer the call?
I saw "Reimagining Public Safety" as a call to action, expecting a significant collaborative effort to enhance safety, security, and...
Joell McNew
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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