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Revision as of 01:02, 31 January 2013
Target hardening is the measure of strengthening the security by increasing the required effort to commit crimes to or at an object.
Contents
Description
This situational crime prevention approach involves the use of devices or materials designed to obstruct the vandal by physical barriers:
- Toughened glass (acrylic, polycarbon, etc.)
- Latticework or screens to cover windows
- Fire-retardant paint
- High-impact plastic or steel fixtures
- Hardened rubber or plastic swing seats
- Concrete or steel picnic tables, benches, bleachers
- Trash receptacles bolted to concrete bases
- Rough-play-tolerant adventure playgrounds
- Original planting of large-diameter trees
- Slash-proof transit vehicle seats
- Steel-framed bus seats
- Anti-graffiti repellent spray on bus seats
- Tamper-proof sign hardware and fasteners
- Door anchor hinges with non-removable pins
Essential conditions
Requirements to the urban environment
Effectiveness
Side effects
Footnotes and references