Fortify Your Flower Bed with Security Management Magazine: Schreiber’s Top 8 Hostile Plants for CPTED-Enhanced Security

Safeguards Consulting is proud to share that our Founder, Mark Schreiber, recently contributed to an article from ASIS International and Security Management!  

Schreiber and Sara Mosqueda's insightful article delves into the realm of security and crime prevention using the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. These principles provide valuable strategies for reducing criminal activity through environmental approaches. One of the most frequently overlooked aspects of these principles is landscaping, specifically the use of "hostile vegetation" in creating a secure environment. What constitutes hostile vegetation? Plants can serve both aesthetic and protective functions, discouraging trespassers and increasing visibility. Throughout the article, Mosqueda and Schreiber will walk readers through eight different plant species that will not only beautify your facility but also help to create a CPTED-friendly flower bed. 

To read their article, visit:  

Hostile Vegetation: 8 Plants to Use in Your CPTED-Friendly Flower Bed 

To read their second article, visit:  

In Bloom: How Greenery and Landscaping Work with CPTED 

Our team hopes you enjoy their articles and will consider incorporating them into your facility's design. If our firm can help you with a question or an inquiry about CPTED services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Remember, a well-designed landscape is not just about aesthetics; it is an essential component of crime prevention. 

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Contact — Safeguards Consulting, Inc.