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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 13 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 282 min read


Driving Economic Revitalization Through Safe Design
In recent years, urban development has increasingly focused on creating spaces that are not only safe but also visually appealing—a...
Joell McNew
Apr 182 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 233 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 34 min read


Creating Safe and Welcoming Higher Education Campuses: The Role of Wayfinding and CPTED
As the world advances and evolves, one thing remains constant: the need for safety and security. This is especially true on higher...
Joell McNew
May 14, 20242 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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