Special Edition: Community Safety and Crime Prevention, with Martin Taylor

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Martin Taylor, a barrister, solicitor, and councillor at the City of Whittlesea. A prolific author on the intersection of law and public policy, Martin has recently published a comprehensive two-volume set on environmental crime alongside a new, vital guide to community safety and crime prevention.Drawing on his background in civil engineering and law, Martin discusses the urgent need for target hardening and the role of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) in our neighbourhoods. From the shifting landscape of illegal rubbish dumping to the emerging threats of youth gang violence and online identity theft, we explore the practical, small-scale actions every citizen can take to minimise their risk and the systemic changes required to protect our communities.The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration is open now to all local governments — head to the NGAA website - ngaa.org.au - to secure your place. Support the showThe Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found by visiting the Roundup website.Support the Roundup by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.