Reducing Crime in Apartment Dwellings: A Methodology for Comparing Security Alternatives.

摘要

This research, done under the auspices of Mayor Lindsay's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, examined techniques for improving security in New York City Housing Authority buildings. The crime patterns in the housing projects were analyzed first to determine the major threats against security. Next, a theoretical analysis was undertaken to develop criteria for judging the effectiveness and operational suitability of arbitrary security systems. This served as a basis for grading the effectiveness of fifteen security alternatives that were synthesized from knowledge gained on criminality, security technology, and characteristics of the protected environment. These performance scores were finally coupled with cost estimates to ascertain the most cost-effective candidates for possible implementation.