
“I thought it was a good opportunity to implement a site review,” says Allard. The first step for Spring Lake’s murals was launched when Kik and Allard learned Whistle Stop Playground, through which the Lakeside Trail runs, was due for equipment replacement and other improvements around 2015. Ray Jeffery and architect Oscar Newman, who developed urban renewal strategies such as the “broken window” principle, which warns windows left cracked increases crime, antisocial behavior, and civil disorder. It kind of eliminates the opportunity for anything to happen.”ĬPTED originated in the 1960s and was expanded in the early 1970s with criminologist C. You get people out and about, walking around. The way it reduces crime is, when you have people in the area, there’s less opportunity for crime to occur because people are around. Its biggest goal is to bring people into the area, to get people to want to see it. “The other thing it does is it beautifies the area,” adds Allard. Now you’re looking at a fixture, a mural, not a blank wall. “It goes to show you it’s not just a blank wall on a building but somebody has taken the time to paint the wall that gives the impression who owns the building, cares about the building. “Murals instill a sense of ownership,” says Allard. Murals innately engender added “natural surveillance,” either through people gazing at it or with eyes that are part of the murals’ design, says Allard. Studies show CPTED principles help deter crime. Jason Kik, who received Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) training.

These public works of art are the brainchild of Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cory Allard and retired Sgt. Guidance for Parents on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (P.L.2010, c.Displayed in Spring Lake are murals that applaud creative flourish and thwart crime through environmental design. Jennifer Leap, Holland School Anti-Bullying Specialistĩ0 x Deniz, Holland School Anti-Bullying Specialistĩ0 x Wardell, School Principal and District Anti-Bullying Coordinatorĩ0 x State School Climate Coordinator Contact: HIB Policy The following district personnel are available to assist with any questions or concerns regarding HIB: This policy applies to all stakeholders, all school-sponsored events, and situations outside of school that have the potential to disrupt the school environment, create a hostile educational environment or interfere with the education and school rights of others. The Holland Township Board of Education has adopted Policy 5512 Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying, authorizing the prompt investigation of reports and violations and complaints of HIB in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.
