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ASIS Foundation Releases CRISP Report on Preventing Burglary in Commercial and Institutional Settings

"Preventing Burglary in Commercial and Institutional Settings: A Place Management and Partnerships Approach," written by Tim Prenzler, Ph.D., looks at how to assess, manage and respond to burglaries that occur at commercial and industrial sites. While there is a considerable amount written about domestic burglary, research is less in evidence when the locale is non-residential.

"This CRISP Report looks at the context in which burglaries occur, and includes a consideration of the burglar's approach," says Martin Gill, chair of the ASIS Research Council. "Dr. Prenzler examines a range of solutions, which aim to make it more difficult for would-be offenders, particularly in the workplace, and he shows where security managers can have an impact."

"Research shows that large reductions can be achieved in burglary incidents and losses through interventions that are often simple and cost-effective," Prenzler finds. Nevertheless, he says, a large portion of the owners and managers of facilities are reluctant to invest in security. The report finds that burglary prevention should be integrated within a wider "place management" approach to facilities management.

"Those charged with preventing burglary at commercial and institutional settings now have a source of information which connects research to practice to guide them in their prevention strategies," Gill says.

Click here to view "Preventing Burglary in Commercial and Institutional Settings," as well as other CRISP Reports.

About the Author

Tim Prenzler, Ph.D., is a chief investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security, and a professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.

About the CRISP Series of Reports

Connecting Research in Security to Practice (CRISP) reports provide insights into how different types of security issues can be effectively tackled. Drawing on research and evidence from around the world, each report summarizes the prevailing knowledge about a specific aspect of security, and then recommends proven approaches to counter the threat. Connecting scientific research with existing security actions helps form good practices.

Founded in 1966, the ASIS International Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, provides funding and manages endowments for a wide range of academic, strategic and professional development activities. Support for the Foundation is achieved through financial contributions from individuals, chapters and companies employing ASIS members, and corporations with an interest in security.

ASIS International is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with more than 37,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's No. 1 magazine-Security Management-ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.

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