mcmaster rounds. a crime prevention initiative designed to work with the community to improve safety...
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McMaster Rounds
• A Crime Prevention Initiative designed to work with the community to improve safety on campus
Basis of rounds is similar to “medical rounds” in a hospital where the
treatment plan of a patient is shared with a
group to gain feedback and support along with a teaching opportunity
What are McMaster Rounds?
• Through collaboration with a diverse representation of community members:
1. Recognize good work and current practices at McMaster as they related to safety
Goal of Program
2. Observe and make recommendations on areas where improvements can be made
3. Convert recommendations to Campus Action Plans and provide feedback
Goal of Program
• 3 times a year• Fall – dusk • Winter – night • Spring – day
How often will rounds be completed?
• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design• Proper design and effective use
of the physical environment to produce behavioural effects that will reduce the incidence and fear of crime using 3 principals
What is CPTED?
• Natural Access Control• denying access to areas; such
as putting locks on doors and putting fences around unsafe areas.
CPTED Principals
• Natural Surveillance• includes lighting, CCTV
cameras, lowing vegetation and increasing sightlines for increased visibility
CPTED Principals
• Territorial Reinforcement• physical design of an area and
how it contributes to the sense of territory. Such as, having the area clear of debris and showing a sense of ownership.
CPTED Principals
What to watch for
Sightline Obstructions
• Hazards that can impede the ability of pedestrians or motorists to safely and adequately view oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
• The most common sightline hazard is overgrown vegetation on sidewalks and walkways
Shrubs• Any vegetation located outside
the building. Shrubs should be trimmed 8-12 inches from all windows and doors• What to look for
• Blocking sightlines• Overgrown• Creating shadows or hiding
spots
Lighting
• Illumination outside of the building• What to look for:
• Do they work• Is the lighting bright enough• Is the lighting located too low• Does the lighting affect colour
rendering• Does the lighting affect your
night vision
Campus Lighting Goals
• Parking areas• 30 Lux
• Public Areas• 10 Lux minimum
Shadows or Alcoves• Look at the building to see if it has
any alcoves or shadows• What to look for
• Do any of these alcoves or shadows appear unsafe
• Can someone hide in these areas
Doors and Locks• What to look for
• Are the doors operational• Are the locks operational• Was the door locked (if
expected to be)• Is more security needed on the
door
Walkways• University maintained paved or
cemented areas for pedestrians• What to look for• Is the cement/asphalt in
good repair
Fences• What to look for
• Is the fence in good repair• Is the fence needed• Does the fence imped
sightlines• Is the fence secure
Cameras• What to look for
• Is a CCTV camera in the area• Is it operational• Is a camera required
People• What to look for
• Is the area isolated• Is there a number of people
around to provide natural surveillance for increased safety
• Is there a mob of people and a feeling of unsafe
• Do these people feel safe
Traffic• What to look for
• Are pedestrians and traffic mixed in an unsafe fashion
• Are safety area in place for pedestrians such as pedestrian crosswalks, signed or pavement markings
Assistance Phones• What to look for
• Visibility – easy to find• Easy to use• Appropriate location• New installation required
Security Presence• What to look for
• Visibility – did you observe a constable
• Locatable – easy to find or contact if you required assistance
What do we already do on campus?
• On Campus Security/Police Service
• On campus 24/7• Visible presence on
campus• Monitor campus
security systems
McMaster Security
• 600+
CCTV Systems
• Card Readers• PC Tabs
Electronic Security Systems
Campus Assistance Phones
Safety APP - MUSST
• Routinely• Remove garbage • Trim trees• Remove snow and
ice• Clean up leaves• Bike rack
installation
Facility Services – Grounds
• Routinely• Repairs and
Maintenance of Lighting
• Repairs to assistance phones
Facility Services - Maintenance
• Document Observations• What we talked about above
• Provide Specific Details • What you observed
• Make a Recommendations or an Commendation
What do we do when on our rounds?
What areas are we doing rounds in?
Arts Tour
Science Tour
• 2 Groups• Arts Tour• Science Tour
Time for Rounds…
Questions???