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Enhancing Safety and Security in the Healthcare Industry

Through CPTED training, healthcare professionals can effectively reduce incidences of crime, reduce public fear of crime, and ultimately, improve the quality of life throughout the community. In a time where safety and security are of paramount concern to the public, especially within the healthcare industry, the concept and execution of CPTED strategies are essential for protecting patients, staff and visitors…
Joelle Hushen
May 9, 2024
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The Importance of CPTED Training to Improve Safety in Schools

CPTED, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, focuses on the strategic design of the physical environment to emphasize learning, deter criminal activities and enhance overall safety. CPTED for schools promotes the well-being of students and staff, and helps create a conducive learning atmosphere. With CPTED for schools, we can positively impact how the physical and social environment of a school influences…
Joelle Hushen
February 27, 2024
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What to expect when you book an in-person CPTED training

Ready to gain the knowledge and confidence you need in order for you to implement CPTED in your area? The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) is here to support you in creating safer communities and earning your CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) certificate! If you've booked an in-person CPTED training with us, or you’re preparing to book an upcoming session,…
Joelle Hushen
November 30, 2023
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Who Benefits From CPTED Training?

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is an effective approach that focuses on designing and managing the built environment to enhance safety, prevent crime, and promote community well-being. With the increasing demand for safer and more secure environments, CPTED training has become a highly-valuable asset for professionals across various industries. Let’s delve into who can benefit from CPTED training, the benefits…
Rachel Perry
August 10, 2023
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How do I earn a CPTED certification? | NICP, Inc.

CPTED, which stands for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, is a crime prevention strategy used to improve the safety and security of communities, design of buildings, and public spaces. CPTED is an approach that uses good design, public safety, and placemaking to create environments that discourage criminal activity and promote positive social interaction. What is a CPTED certification, and why…
Rachel Perry
May 23, 2023
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The Value of CPTED Use in Rural Alaska

By Naomi Sweetman, Program Coordinator, Alaska Department of Public Safety As one travels throughout rural Alaska, one can see a significant diversity in the villages and how the communities are built. Some villages appear to have been well thought out, with the community service structures centralized and easily accessible to everyone. Other communities appear to have been built in a…
Joelle Hushen
April 14, 2017

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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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