Understand what CPTED means, how it originated, and why modern communities use environmental design to reduce crime and promote safety.
Patrick LowryJune 21, 2025
The Importance of CPTED for Schools cannot be overstated. In an age where school safety is a growing concern, applying the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk, improve visibility, and create safer learning environments. Developed with decades of research and real-world application, CPTED for schools involves simple but…
Patrick LowryMay 20, 2025
Join the Unity Summit in Buffalo on May 31 to explore how CPTED strategies are being used to prevent opioid-related crime. Learn how local groups can earn $1,000 stipends for CPTED projects that build safer neighborhoods.
Patrick LowryMay 20, 2025
Maintaining your Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Professional Designation (CPD) ensures that you stay up to date with the latest CPTED methodologies and best practices. The NICP provides a straightforward renewal process to help you continue making an impact in crime prevention through environmental design.
Patrick LowryFebruary 28, 2025
The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) and the US CPTED Association are working together to create safer, more sustainable communities. Through expert training, resources, and a national network of CPTED practitioners, this partnership strengthens crime prevention efforts nationwide. Learn more about how this collaboration is shaping the future of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Patrick LowryJanuary 22, 2025
Find out how an NICP CPTED-certified professional can enhance your design team by creating safer, more sustainable environments, ensuring compliance, and improving community well-being.
Patrick LowryJanuary 7, 2025
Implementing a CPTED program (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) is one of the most effective strategies for enhancing safety and preventing crime within organizations and communities. For over 50 years, CPTED has demonstrated its value across various sectors, from municipalities to private enterprises, through its proactive and multidisciplinary approach. Whether you are a city planner, business owner, or law enforcement…
Patrick LowryJanuary 5, 2025
Learn how DarkSky International and The NICP intersect, combining responsible lighting practices with CPTED strategies to create safer, sustainable communities that protect the beauty of the night sky and enhance community safety.
Patrick LowryJanuary 3, 2025
The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) is thrilled to announce that Art Hushen has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor for the University of South Florida (USF). This exciting collaboration highlights the commitment of both NICP and USF to advancing the field of crime prevention and creating future leaders in the profession. Starting in January 2025, USF’s Department of…
Patrick LowryDecember 6, 2024
