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CPTED
(Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Color, Pictures and Art
Presented by
Sgt. Steve Garst, L.C.C.
Certified Crime Prevention Specialist
Community Services Division
Little Elm Police Department, Texas
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
The Use of Color
Do colors affect people?
Yes
If that is true, then can colors be used to
influence the “effective use” of an
environment?
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
Red
…symbolizes heat, fire, blood, passion, love, warmth,
power, excitement and aggression
…can elevate blood pressure and respiratory rate
…emotionally intense and extremely dominating
…makes people anxious
…can cause people to loose track of time
(Viva Las Vegas)
…can be an appetite stimulant
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
Yellow
…excessive use can cause eye irritation and can
speed metabolism
…in moderate amounts can…
…produce sensations of brightness and warmth
…represent playfulness, light, creativity, easygoing
attitude
…attention getter, but like sunlight… you want it to be
there, but you don’t want it in your eyes.
…most visible of all colors – attention getter
Green
..is a universal symbol of nature and money
…symbolizes life, youth, renewal, hope
…is the easiest color on the eyes
…calming effect on nervous system
(the Green Room for TV guests)
Dark Green -- cool, masculine, conservative,
and implies wealth.
Emerald Green -- immortality.
Olive Green -- the color of peace.
However…
Colors can be deceiving
Colors can take on different
hues depending on location or
proximity to other colors
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
Is the color in the center the same
or different?
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Little Elm Police Dept.
The red center looks different in
relation to it’s background
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Little Elm Police Dept.
The same color will appear different
under various types of lighting.
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
The use of art to create…
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
In a hallway, you want people to
move, not stand and visit.
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
…but be careful
You may get them moving
faster than you want!
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
In the cafeteria, you want them sitting
down eating, so…
…create serenity.
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
Don’t create motion, especially swift
motion like...
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Little Elm Police Dept.
Animals and motion…do you want
them moving?
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Little Elm Police Dept.
…but not moving too fast…
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Little Elm Police Dept.
Or…do you want them passive,
sitting…grazing?
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.
Be aware of the intent and the picture
being used. Some differences are
very subtle.
Passive
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Aggressive
Little Elm Police Dept.
Human Resources
Move them with simple arrows…
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Little Elm Police Dept.
ANY
QUESTIONS
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Little Elm Police Dept.
Sgt. Steve Garst
Little Elm Police Department
Community Services Division
100 W. Eldorado Parkway
Little Elm, Texas 75068
Phones:
(972) 377-1885 Office
(469) 853-3846 Cell
E-mail: [email protected]
Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S
Little Elm Police Dept.