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Volume 16
September 2017 Edition
Well, having great intelligent analytics or predic-
tive analytics is not in and of itself sufficient.
Non-electronic technologies should also
be used.
Non-electronic technologies take the form of
plans and policies, which identify what consti-
tutes good and bad behaviors, how to respond to
them by both the employees, key staff and secu-
rity forces and how to engage the perpetrator so
that the potential for violence is reduce.
Non-electronic technology can also be some-
thing as simple as ballistically-hardened furniture
or conference rooms that offer a place to seek
cover.
Configuring spaces that isolate bad behav-
iors can also help.
An array of applications for ballistic resistant materials used
Many communities impose requirements for
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) principles on the exterior portions of
buildings, usually from the property line to the as-
set (building) itself.
to protect occupants against the active shooter threat. Cour-
tesy of Amulet® Ballistics Technologies
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Natural Surveillance Create as many opportunities as possible to get
“eyes on”. Use balconies, open stairways, bay
windows, etc. Design space so that it is multi-
functional; kids in the morning, teens in the af-
ternoon, adults in the evenings and millennials
later. Limit the use of trees and shrubs.
Natural Access Control Limit access points or entrances. Design them
so that they are obvious entry points to first time
users.
Let people know that the space is “claimed”. Use
different construction materials, colors, lighting,
fencing, landscaping, etc.
Keep spaces well maintained. Trim trees no
lower than 7-8 feet and shrubs no higher than
3-4 feet. Maintain sidewalks. Ensure lighting is
functional.
Territorial Reinforcement
Maintenance