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???