Compliance to Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Principles of the University of the Cordilleras

Abstract

Every society has crime lurking within it and it is well recognized that crime cannot be eliminated rather can be prevented. Crime prevention can be attributed to the design of the surrounding space of a certain institution. The environmental space, both existing and planned, is a crucial part in deterring would be criminals. These spaces can be manipulated to fit the existing security needs of an institution. This study assessed the compliance of the university as to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). This study utilized both qualitative and quantitative methods in the conduct of the study. Descriptive- survey method. It was known from the study that the University of the Cordilleras has a high level of compliance from the laid principles of CPTED with mean of 3.06. Similarly, the existing designs and good practices in the University are the following: Establishment of Identity, Security, Being Dynamic. Further, the following challenges in the implementation/ compliance of the principles of CPTED: Non-reporting of lacking or inappropriate fixtures, Presence of violators. This opened the horizon in the identification of the university’s weaknesses and strength as an opportunity towards the maintenance and improvement of such CPTED practices.