Designing Out Crime: Practical Approaches to Keeping Communities Safe
About the event
Explore the essential principles of crime prevention in our upcoming webinar, where Mark O’Callaghan, a seasoned crime prevention expert, will walk you through the ten core principles that can help reduce crime and enhance community safety.
With over thirty years of experience in the Metropolitan Police Service, Mark has been at the forefront of designing out crime strategies. He has a wealth of experience working with social housing teams and local authorities, to implement successful crime prevention initiatives, particularly in deprived areas.
In this session, Mark will share his expertise on how to design safer urban environments, minimise opportunities for crime and implement strategies that address the root causes of criminal behaviour.
Whether you’re working in public sector roles, community safety, or urban planning, this webinar will equip you with actionable insights and best practices that can be applied in your daily work. Connect with colleagues and learn from a true industry leader who has been instrumental in shaping crime prevention strategies at local and national levels.
Who should attend
- Local Authorities
- Community Safety Professionals
- Police Officers and Crime Prevention Units
- Urban Planners and Architects
- Housing Associations
- Neighbourhood Watch and Community Groups
- Law Enforcement Agencies and Regulatory Bodies
Event details
- Keynote Presentation: Discover Mark O’Callaghan’s 10 principles of crime prevention, including strategies for designing out crime and supporting sustainable community safety.
- Interactive Panel Discussions: Engage with experts as they explore the principles in practice, including successful case studies and challenges in the field of crime prevention.
- Q&A Sessions: Gain practical advice from Mark and other crime prevention professionals on how to implement effective strategies in your own work.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and experts to exchange ideas and collaborate on future crime prevention projects.
About the Speakers
Mark O’Callaghan
Crime Prevention Expert & Trainer, Police Crime Prevention Academy (PCPA)
LinkedIn: Mark O’Callaghan
Mark joined the Police Crime Prevention Academy (PCPA) in 2018, after serving for over three decades in the Metropolitan Police. Specialising in crime prevention and designing out crime, Mark has worked alongside local authorities and neighbourhood teams to tackle crime and improve public safety. His extensive experience in problem-solving and crime reduction strategies makes him a leading voice in the field.
Mark holds an honours degree in Law from Liverpool University and qualifications in both training and workplace assessment. He plays a key role in the development and delivery of accredited crime prevention, problem solving and designing out crime training for professionals across various sectors.
Nigel Deacon
Business Development Director, metroSTOR
LinkedIn: Nigel Deacon
With a focus on building safe, sustainable environments for all communities, Nigel and the metroSTOR team have been developing secure recycling and crime prevention infrastructure solutions across the UK and North America.
Nigel will share how leading educational outreach, communication within the industry and effective infrastructure design can support and empower communities, with safety as paramount.
