The CPTED guidelines are a living framework shaped by practice, people, and place. See how the CPTED Movement and USCA 2026 highlight shared stewardship and applied crime prevention.
Patrick LowryFebruary 10, 2026
Across the country, communities are starting to push back against large data center developments—not because they are anti-technology, but because they are beginning to understand the long-term impacts these facilities can have when planning stops at approval.
Patrick LowryDecember 18, 2025
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
The NICP introduces its new CPTED for Libraries course, helping library professionals apply CPTED principles to enhance safety, accessibility, and design. Earn CPD renewal credit and learn how thoughtful design supports safer, more welcoming library spaces.
Patrick LowryNovember 6, 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
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Kansas City marked an important step in public safety with the CPTED Professional Certification Graduation Ceremony at the Loews Hotel. The event celebrated law enforcement officers from the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) and the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) who successfully completed both the Basic and Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)…
Patrick LowryAugust 29, 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
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
