Safety is shifting from an amenity to an expectation. This article explores how CPTED connects design, human behavior, and community in the built environment.
Patrick LowryDecember 15, 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
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
CPTED, or Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, certification is a professional credential that signifies an individual’s expertise in using environmental design to reduce crime and enhance safety.
Patrick LowryAugust 7, 2025
Explore the true meaning of community in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and how shared values, trust, and engagement play a vital role in safer environments.
Patrick LowryJuly 1, 2025
Understand what CPTED means, how it originated, and why modern communities use environmental design to reduce crime and promote safety.
Patrick LowryJune 21, 2025
