The Queensland Police Service (QPS) Crime Prevention Programs Unit (CPPU) is pleased to launch updated crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) guidelines for Queensland.
The purpose of the guidelines are to address the changing needs of Queensland communities informing the work of councils, professions, and the development industry.
CPTED aims to reduce and prevent crime through improving the decisions made in planning, designing and maintaining built environments.
Acting Senior Sergeant Neil MacMillan said the guidelines provided practical solutions applicable to the unique needs of the communities across Queensland.
"The guidelines are designed for local councils, urban planners and designers, businesses, police, community groups and others interested in the sustainability of Queensland towns and cities and will form the basis for a continuing partnership," Acting Senior Sergeant MacMillan said.
"The fundamental theory of CPTED is that it is possible to use knowledge and creativity to design built environments in ways that lessen or prevent the incidence of crime.
"Ultimately, every individual benefits from a safer community, and by applying CPTED to decisions about the planning, design and management of our build environment, will assist in achieving a safer Queensland.
"Together, through collaboration and the use of best practice urban design and planning techniques, a safer community can be built for the benefit of all Queenslanders."
For more information, visit safety in public spaces or the Queensland Government crime prevention through environmental design guidelines for Queensland.
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