Program Profile: Camera Use to Prevent Crime in Commuter Parking Facilities (Washington, D.C.)

A crime prevention strategy designed to reduce crime in WMATA parking facilities through the introduction of digital cameras at the exits of the parking facilities to capture images of patrons’ license plates as they exited the facility.

Evidence Rating: Ineffective | One study

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A crime prevention strategy designed to reduce crime in Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority parking facilities through the introduction of digital cameras at the exits of the parking facilities to capture images of patrons’ license plates as they exited the facility. The program is rated as Ineffective. Crime rates (including car-related, property, and violent crimes) remained at pre-camera levels in parking facilities.

An Ineffective rating implies that implementing the program is unlikely to result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Geography: Suburban Urban

Setting (Delivery): Other Community Setting

Program Type: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design/Design Against Crime, General deterrence, Situational Crime Prevention

Current Program Status: Not Active