R.A.P (Risk Assessment Program)
Community Service CPTED Program
What is it?
The DOCIA’s Risk Assessment Program is designed to decrease the likelihood of criminal activity while empowering members of the Community through education and awareness. Incorporating principals of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, also known as CPTED, this program includes an on-site visit and survey conducted by one of the Department’s specially trained crime prevention officers.
While conducting a walk-through of the property to pinpoint specific target areas to address, time will be spent discussing personal safety practices and security devices appropriate for both inside and outside the property. Before leaving, the customer will be provided with a list of written recommendations for improving the security of their property. Currently the program focuses on victims of property crimes but is available to all members of the community.
For more information and/or to schedule an evaluation, please call the DOCIA at (623) 271-4500.
Development
Adhering to the tenets of the DOCIA’s Mission Statement, Adam Muntian developed a program designed to educate and empower the community in the area of crime prevention and through these efforts reduce crime and victimization. In 2006, the R.A.P. (Risk Assessment Program) was born.
Focus
The R.A.P., utilizing the principals of New Urbanism, CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and good old fashioned common sense practices, has proactive and reactive components. Overall the Program will focus on prevention, awareness,empowerment, and education.
Components
§ Proactive
Adam Muntian will contact members of the community to conduct R.A.P. surveys of their property (residential and commercial) and provide information about crime prevention practices.
§ Reactive
Adam Muntian will contact victims of designated crimes to conduct R.A.P. surveys of their property (residential and commercial). The officers will discuss the factors and circumstances of the incident with the victims and provide them with preventative information and community resources.
Crime occurs when the following three elements come together:
§ Offender - a motivated offender is present
§ Target/Victim - a suitable target is available
§ Place - there is a location the offender feels meets his/her criteria
The R.A.P. will work to eliminate or “harden” the place and target elements of the triangle through education. Armed with information, the community member and/or victim will be empowered to take steps that will deter crimes against them and in their neighborhood.