Implementation of an integrated approach to developing community safety
Abstract
The article considers an integrated approach to community safety to create safer communities, which defines a community in a broad sense, including two categories of community members: "infrastructure" and "communication".
To achieve the goal, the work used general scientific and special research methods, in particular the following: generalization, deduction, induction, analysis and synthesis - when studying theoretical discourse; categorical analysis - when clarifying the basic concepts of "community safety", "sense of community"; "safe space".
It is substantiated that potential community members in the "infrastructure" category include institutions, authorities/regulators, customers, shareholders and suppliers, while the "communication" category includes territorial entities; "people/goods" flow systems; news media and special interest groups; environment; families of employees. Each of these potential community members and their characteristics are discussed.
An integrated approach to community safety has been identified as consisting of three main areas: defining community boundaries; fostering a sense of community; and meeting community needs. Defining community boundaries involves defining geographic and social boundaries; this is achieved by conducting a hazard analysis and engaging the community to identify all community members. Fostering a sense of community involves conducting an opportunity/needs assessment and ongoing community engagement to identify community members’ concerns and needs. Meeting community needs involves master planning to incorporate safety issues into all community development activities, as well as continuing community education and engagement.
An integrated approach to community safety has been shown to be an effective approach for existing infrastructure and communication segments, as well as for new projects that a community may be considering. By using this socio-technical approach to integrating all segments into a safer community, an integrated approach to community safety will better ensure the viability and safety of residents, maintaining or improving the overall quality of life.
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