Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept. 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

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.

…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 Red Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

…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 Yellow

..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. Green

Colors can be deceiving Colors can take on different hues depending on location or proximity to other colors However… Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

Is the color in the center the same or different? Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

The red center looks different in relation to it’s background Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S 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... Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

Animals and motion…do you want them moving? Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

…but not moving too fast… Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S 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. PassiveAggressive Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

Human Resources Move them with simple arrows… Sgt. Steve Garst L.C.C./C.C.P.S Little Elm Police Dept.

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Sgt. Steve Garst Little Elm Police Department Community Services Division 100 W. Eldorado Parkway Little Elm, Texas Phones: (972) Office (469) Cell