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Security design in parking facilities deals with minimizing the risk of incidents that threaten the safety of parking patrons and parking attendants. Additional concerns include the protection of cars, personal property, cash receipts, and the facility itself.

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Smith, M.S. (2001). Security. In: Parking Structures. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1577-7_6

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