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Evidence Based Benefits of CPTED for School Safety and Student Wellbeing

Creating a safe and supportive learning environment is essential to student success. But achieving this goal requires more than reactive measures or heightened surveillance. It demands a proactive design approach that considers how physical space influences behavior, perception, and wellbeing. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) offers a framework that does just that. By addressing the relationship between school design…
Patrick Lowry
December 2, 2025
CPTED in Libraries
BlogInstructor PostsTad Twidwell

Why CPTED Works in Libraries

Why CPTED Works in Libraries By Tad Twidwell – CPD Instructor As someone who spent a years in both public safety and in public libraries (and now combines the two experiences to manage security for a library), I approach library security with a practical, balanced lens: protect people, information, and assets while preserving the welcoming, accessible character that defines public…
Patrick Lowry
November 4, 2025
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The CPD Directory: Connecting Communities with Qualified CPTED Professionals

The CPD Directory: Connecting Communities with Qualified CPTED Professionals By Joelle Hushen – President and CEO In communities across the country, organizations are increasingly looking for credible experts who can help design safer spaces, strengthen public safety, and reduce crime through thoughtful planning. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Professional Designation (CPD) was developed by the National Institute of…
Patrick Lowry
October 30, 2025
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When Public Art Strengthens Community— and When It Doesn’t

In recent years, colorful murals have become a popular symbol of community revitalization. They brighten walls, attract attention, and often make neighborhoods welcoming. But while murals and other forms of public art can enhance a place visually, they aren’t automatically examples of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). As a CPTED professional, you must consider the purpose of the mural. 
Patrick Lowry
October 16, 2025
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What Is the US CPTED Association and Why It Matters

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a powerful approach to creating safer communities by shaping environments, not just relying on policing. The US CPTED Association plays a central role in advancing that mission in this country. This page explains who they are, what they do, and why the association matters, especially for organizations such as NICP. Defining the US…
Patrick Lowry
October 15, 2025
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Applied CPTED in Tampa: An Immersive Workshop with Art Hushen

What if your classroom was a vibrant city filled with real-world CPTED examples? In 2026, the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) invites you to Tampa, Florida—home to nationally recognized CPTED projects—for a one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience with Art Hushen, Founder of NICP. The Applied CPTED in Tampa Workshop blends classroom instruction, field-based learning, and peer collaboration in an intimate,…
Patrick Lowry
October 6, 2025
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Tampa, Florida — Where CPTED Happens

Tampa is more than a destination—it’s a place where CPTED happens. For decades, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) has shaped how neighborhoods, corridors, parks, and facilities across Tampa look and feel. Today, that same city is also becoming a home base for immersive CPTED training—so practitioners can learn in the very environments where principles are actively applied. Policy &…
Patrick Lowry
September 26, 2025
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Designing Crime Out: CPTED Strategies for Safer Communities

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is more than a theory; it is a practical, proven approach to shaping safer places through intentional design. Whether working on a new development or improving an existing site, CPTED offers a framework that integrates public safety into how neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial spaces are planned and built. The goal is not simply…
Patrick Lowry
September 10, 2025

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Defining CPTED: What is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design?

In 1971, criminologist C. Ray Jeffery, PhD, published a groundbreaking book titled Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design—introducing what we now know as CPTED. His theory was as visionary as it was practical

What is a community as it relates to CPTED?

In the CPTED framework, community applies to corporate campuses, universities, healthcare facilities, schools, and neighborhoods, to name a few. Community is not merely defined by physical proximity or shared space.

How CPTED Enhances Problem Solving in Crime Prevention Strategies

CPTED and problem solving go hand in hand when it comes to reducing crime and creating safer, more resilient communities. While traditional crime response models focus on enforcement and reaction, CPTED emphasizes prevention by reshaping the environment.

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Why Every Organization Should Have a CPTED Program

Discover how Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) can transform your spaces, reduce crime, and foster safer, stronger communities. Learn why CPTED is essential for organizations of all sizes.

Why Request an NICP CPTED Certified Professional on Your Design Team

Discover how an NICP CPTED certified professional can enhance your design team by creating safer, more sustainable environments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering community well-being.

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