CPTED Library of Things Program
Introducing the Citrus Heights Crime Prevention Library of Things: Empowering Businesses to Enhance Security
At the Citrus Heights Police Department, we’re dedicated to helping businesses create safer environments. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Crime Prevention Library of Things—a unique program that allows businesses to borrow equipment specifically designed to implement Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) recommendations made by CHPD.
What is the Crime Prevention Library of Things? 
The Crime Prevention Library of Things is a resource designed to make it easier for businesses to enhance their security using proven CPTED principles. Whether you’re looking to increase visibility, control access, or reinforce territorial boundaries, our Library offers a variety of tools and equipment that you can check out for temporary use.
How It Works
- Schedule a Consultation: Get expertise from CPTED certified Citrus Heights Police Officers and recommendation on how to harden your business.
- Check Out Equipment: Once the consultation identifies the items you need, work with CHPD to simply check them out from the Library of Things, just like you would with a book from a library.
- Implement CPTED Strategies: Use the equipment to apply CPTED strategies to your business environment, enhancing safety and deterring crime.
- Return and Renew: After using the equipment, return it to the Library for others to use. If you find a particular tool especially useful, you may have the option to renew your checkout period.
Common CPTED Equipment Available
- Mosquito alarms: machines used to deter loitering by emitting sounds at high frequency
- Surveillance Trailers: A self-contained mobile unit equipped with cameras, sensors, and communication systems, designed to provide flexible, temporary or long-term surveillance. These trailers can be quickly deployed to monitor and enhance security in a wide range of locations.
- Motion-Activated Lighting: Increase visibility during nighttime hours to deter potential offenders.
- Signage: Education on laws and ordinances to deter crime
The Crime Prevention Library of Things allows your business to implement recommended security tools without the upfront costs. This program is designed to help you test different CPTED strategies and find what works best for your specific environment. By taking advantage of this resource, you’re not only investing in your business’s safety but also contributing to a safer community overall.
Get Started Today
Ready to enhance your business’s security? For more information or to schedule a CPTED consult, contact pop@citrusheights.net