SAFE by Design
A global leader in advancing the science and practice of physical security and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The SAFE Design Standard™ sets the global benchmark for risk-informed, industry-validated, and legally defensible end-to-end property security. Trusted worldwide, the SAFE Design Standard™ enables the creation of safer, more resilient environments where people live, learn, work, and play.
Comprehensive, End-to-End Property Security
The only proven, fully integrated property security framework that expands upon ISO 22341 – Guidelines for CPTED by seamlessly integrating multiple security methods, approaches, standards, and best practices from the International Standards Organization (ISO), national standards organizations, and other globally recognized bodies to achieve the comprehensive, end-to-end property framework available.
Legally Defensible, Risk-Informed Property Protection
Reduces operational and legal risks for property owners and managers, providing piece of mind that security across the property has been achieved in the most robust, legally defensible, and risk-informed manner available.
Globally Trusted, Award-Winning & Government Endorsed
A trusted risk and security standard by governments around the world. Recognised by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia as the “industry standard” for achieving physical security (2023) and recipient the 2020 Government of Alberta – Community Justice Award for Innovation.
User-Friendly, Inclusive Placemaking
Avoids hostile architecture by prioritizing inclusive design and placemaking, creating welcoming spaces that support social interaction.
The SAFE Design Council
The SAFE Design Council is the not-for-profit that accredits security and design professionals seeking to become a SAFE Design Accredited Professional™ (SAFE-AP™) and serves as the registrar for all properties certified by a SAFE-AP™ as meeting the S.A.F.E. Design Standard®. Additionally, the SAFE Design Council advocates for advancing evidence-based, industry-tested, and risk-informed approaches to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), conducts environmental criminology and property security research, and supports specialized training and education for its SAFE-AP™ members and other design and security professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills specific to reducing crime by design™