Macon County Law Enforcement Center (MCLC) Comprehensive State Practice Exam

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What does CPTED stand for?

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Criminal Procedures Through Environmental Defense
Crime Prevention Through Electronic Devices
Community Policing Through Environmental Development

The correct answer is: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

CPTED stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. This is a policing strategy that focuses on the design and use of the physical environment to reduce crime and improve safety. The fundamental premise of CPTED is that well-designed environments can lead to a reduction in crime by making criminal behavior more difficult and by increasing the perceived risk of apprehension. CPTED strategies may involve physical changes to the environment such as improving lighting, increasing visibility, creating defined boundaries, and maintaining properties to foster community involvement and surveillance. The goal is to enhance the quality of life in communities while simultaneously deterring criminal activity. The other options do not accurately represent the established concepts or strategies related to crime prevention through environmental measures, which is why they are not the correct description of CPTED.