SAFE by Design
SAFE Design™ is dedicated to helping cities, institutions, and property operators implement design-based solutions that proactively reduce crime and enhance community value.
The SAFE Design™ toolkit provides a complete set of risk and vulnerability assessment software tools and best practices to support the creation of well-designed, vibrant, and inclusive spaces that also meet physical security requirements.
SAFE Design™ expands on traditional Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) by creating built environments that are highly secure but also welcoming, well designed and contribute to the vitality and stewardship of a property. Required security elements are not overt and are designed ensures people don’t feel anxious about risk or the security considerations of the place.
SAFE Design™ can be used during the design of new projects and for existing properties.
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Comprehensive Crime Prevention
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Boosts Property & Community Value
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Cost-Effective Safety Solution
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User-Friendly, Inclusive Placemaking
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™