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What Is CPTED—and Why Your Neighborhood Needs It Now
Designing Out Crime: The Power of CPTED in Your Community Every day, we hear about crime happening in our neighborhoods—whether it’s a...
Joell McNew
Aug 28, 20252 min read


From Anywhere to Everywhere: How Crime Impacts Communities—and What We Can Do About It
As communities grow, so do the challenges they face. From rising property crime to emerging safety issues in shared public spaces, no city is exempt. While headlines often focus on major urban areas like Austin, Texas, the truth is that crime concerns and community safety are universal . Whether you live in a growing metro or a quiet neighborhood, designing safer spaces is no longer optional—it’s essential. Understanding the Impact of Crime Crime doesn’t just affect individua
Joell McNew
Jul 1, 20253 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


Secure Your Peace of Mind: How the Multi-Housing Crime Prevention Program Can Benefit Your Community
Crime prevention is a top concern for many multi-housing properties, as they are often prime targets for criminals due to the high...
Joell McNew
May 1, 20242 min read


Enhancing Safety and Security: Benefits of Drawing Design Review with a CPTED Practitioner
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban planning and architecture, a new approach to design review has emerged, prioritizing aesthetics,...
Joell McNew
Oct 16, 20234 min read


Create a Safe and Secure Multi-Housing Community with a CPTED assessment
Creating Safer Communities: Understanding Crime and Drug-Free Multi-Housing and the vital role of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles being implemented and maintained. At Safeguard Strategy Crime Prevention Consultants, our mission is to help property managers, owners, and Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) build safer and more secure multi-housing communities. We firmly believe that prevention is the key to fostering a thriving, crime-free environme
Joell McNew
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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