Course Textbook: Peak, K. J.,  & Sousa, W. H. (2022). Policing America: Challenges and best practices (10th ed.).  Hoboken, NJ: Pearson ISBN:  9780135816431 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORpeZP0jiCk

Before completing this assignment, watch The TED talk and review the concepts from Chapter 4 on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

1. Identify three locations in your community—one that demonstrates:

   • Access control (e.g., fences, gates, secure entrances)

   • Natural surveillance (e.g., lighting, clear sightlines, open spaces)

   • Territorial reinforcement (e.g., signage, landscaping, or features that clearly define private/public space)

2. Describe each location and analyze how the feature either:

   • Helps reduce crime by deterring offenders or increasing community safety, or

   • Fails to prevent crime and could be improved

3. Conclude by reflecting on one improvement you would recommend for any of the locations to better enhance safety and security.

This assignment should be 1 page in length.