Learn how CPTED for schools reduces fear and crime through better design, improved visibility, and proactive planning. Discover real strategies and training options to make your campus safer.
Patrick LowryNovember 14, 2025
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 LowryNovember 4, 2025
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 LowryOctober 30, 2025
At the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP), we often say that CPTED isn’t just a professional discipline, it’s a way of seeing the world differently. Every NICP course, project, and partnership begins with one simple truth: creating safer environments starts with learning, grows through doing, and endures through leading.
Patrick LowryOctober 24, 2025
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 LowryOctober 16, 2025
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 LowryOctober 15, 2025
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 LowryOctober 6, 2025
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 LowrySeptember 26, 2025
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 LowrySeptember 10, 2025
A Smarter Approach to Crime Reduction Parking lots are often overlooked when it comes to crime prevention, yet they are one of the most common locations for thefts, assaults, and property crimes. These open, transitional spaces can feel anonymous and poorly monitored, making them attractive targets for criminals. However, applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles can drastically reduce…
Patrick LowryAugust 23, 2025
