Erik Mendoza
Orange Police Dept.
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Organization:Orange Police Dept.
Title:Crime Prevention Specialist
Certification
Date Earned CPTED2019-11-06
Date Earned Expires2023-11-06
Date CPD Renewed
Orange Police Dept.
Organization:Orange Police Dept.
Title:Crime Prevention Specialist
Date Earned CPTED2019-11-06
Date Earned Expires2023-11-06
Date CPD Renewed
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
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.
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.
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.
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