Robert A. Gardner, CPP
Independent Security & Crime Prevention Advisor

"Society prepares the crime, the criminal commits it"  Henry Thomas Buckle

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design


“The proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime, and an improvement in the quality of life.”   C. Ray Jefferies

“The physical environment can be manipulated to produce behavioral effects that will reduce crime.  These behavioral effects can be accomplished by reducing the propensity of the physical environment to support criminal behavior.”     Timothy Crowe


My Philosophy:

"Everyone has a need, and a right, to live, work, and play in a safe, crime-free environment.

  • Those who plan, design, build, manage, and regulate our communities and the properties in them have a legal duty and a moral obligation to provide and maintain a reasonable and adequate level of protection for every person and property
  • Thoughtful application of the principles embodied in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design concept will result in enhanced security, improved safety, reduced liability exposure and increased profits
  • By insisting that every new building project and every redevelopment or rehabilitation project incorporate reasonable security design elements, any community can enhance the safety of its citizens and improve its economic base by offering businesses a secure, crime free environment in which to operate
  • Effective protection management is an on-going process requiring continuous threat assessment coupled with an aggressive threat elimination/mitigation program
  • Advice and guidance from an experienced protection management professional is crucial to achieving a safe, crime free environment



Community Based Programs


My firm offers independent, unbiased crime prevention and community safety advice to Housing Authorities, Local Governments, Redevelopment Agencies,  Business Improvement Districts, Property Owners and Managers, Urban Planners, and Developers.  I can assist with physical security and crime prevention planning, development/redevelopment design guidelines, exhibit review, community advocacy and outreach, and expert testimony.  My services help ensure the safety and security of your community and the properties in it by significantly enhancing your ability to create and maintain safe, secure, living and working environments.


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Specific Crime Reduction

In addition to the community based programs listed above we offer a variety of crime reduction and prevention services for individual properties.  These services are closely tailored to the specific needs of the property with the intent of eliminating criminal activity.  Problems addressed may include: gang and drug activity, loitering and vandalism, burglary, robbery and assaults.  Our goal is to
discourages criminal activity by creating a safe, secure, attractive environment for legitimate users of the property.  Environments served include:


Multi-family Housing
Commercial Centers
Shopping Centers
Private Communities
Office Parks
Parking Facilities
Parks and Recreation Facilities
Special Use Properties
Business Improvement Districts



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