They can also be used to deter break-ins, the planting of fast growing thorny bushes at places of potential security breaches (ground floor windows, medium height walls) will deter any thief from attempting to gain entry. While being aesthetically pleasing they are also functional.
Natural Surveillance:
By increasing the perception that everything is being watched, this will deter unwanted visitors and place a greater confidence on those that are meant to be there. This is achieved by strategically …show more content…
To enhance this, well-lit, open areas where interaction can take place will greatly enhance the surveillance capability of both mechanical systems (CCTV) and personal interaction (security team operatives). As an example, ASDA stores are usually situated on the edge of the car park. The windows are large and anti-car barriers are placed along the outer edge of the store. The entrances are generally
2-way with manned security on the inside entrance. Well-lit approaches and CCTV cameras back all this up on the outer edge of the store. This gives the shopper a greater confidence level when exiting late at night and also causes uncertainty with the would-be aggressor due to the perceived openness and amount of visibility that is gained from inside of the store.
Territorial Reinforcement:
The owner has to take pride in his/her establishment and show that an owned space is a safe