2-Day (16-hour) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Specialized Topics Renewal Course with a special focus on Schools. Join us for two days of engaging and hands-on CPTED ideas and applications, learning to create safe, sustainable, and healthy school spaces.
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2 Day (16 Hour) CPD Certification Renewal Course (Schools) – October 2024

2 Day Certification Renewal Course – Schools
$325
CPTED strategies is ideal for Law Enforcement Officers, Architects, City/Urban/Park Planners, City Managers, City Council Members, Landscape Architects, Security Consultants, Educators or anyone involved in designing neighborhoods, schools, downtowns, buildings, or revitalization efforts. It is an effective way of fighting crime and promoting business.
VENUE CHANGE NOTICE
Please note that the venue for our upcoming event has changed. The event will no longer take place at the University of South Florida Marshall Student Center. Instead, we will now be hosting the class at the Tampa AIA Center for Architecture & Design, located at: 1208 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. Google Maps : Parking Map
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Course Instructor
Jay Toth
CPD Instructor
Jay is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement, retiring as a Lieutenant with the Volusia County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office. Jay supervised the crime prevention and school resource deputy program and was part of the school security assessment team providing security surveys, reviews, law enforcement services and training to the school district. He regularly provided community education programs to neighborhood watch groups, home-owners associations, students, parents, citizen groups, clubs and associations on topics such as cyber-crime, internet safety, neighborhood watch, frauds, scams, school security, and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). Jay completed numerous security and CPTED surveys, inspections and reviews for commercial, residential and educational facilities during his career.
Jay is a member of the US CPTED Association, the Florida Design Out Crime Association and the Florida Crime Prevention Association where he is a frequent speaker at crime prevention conferences. He holds his Florida Crime Prevention Practitioner, Florida School Resource Officer Practitioner, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designations through the Office of the Attorney General of Florida’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. He holds the CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) from the National Institute of Crime Prevention. He has been instructing law enforcement topics on a state-wide basis for over 20 years, including crime prevention and school resource officer topics for the Office of the Attorney General of Florida. Jay currently instructs on the state, national and international level including Basic CPTED, Advanced CPTED, CPTED for Schools and CPTED for Houses of Worship, and Specialized CPTED Topics for the Florida Office of the Attorney General and the National Institute of Crime Prevention.
In addition to in-person training classes, Jay is the developer and instructor of online and on- demand crime prevention and CPTED training courses for both the Florida Office of the Attorney General and the National Institute of Crime Prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course renew my CPD?
Yes, attending this in-person course or any other NICP 2 Day (16 Hour) CPTED in-person or online course every four years renews your CPD!
What time does it start and end?
The class will begin daily at 8:00am and end at 5:00pm Monday – Friday
What should I wear?
Business casual dress is expected.
What Should I Bring?
Remember to bring your laptop and digital camera/phone for the CPTED field assessment on Thursday and Friday.
Where is the course located?
Tampa AIA Center for Architecture & Design
1208 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
Where Should I Park?
The Tampa AIA Center for Architecture & Design, located at 1208 N Howard Ave, is in a renovated historic building that also features parking amenities designed to enhance accessibility.
When visiting, there are several parking options close to the building:
- Main Parking Lot: There is a designated parking lot adjacent to the building along W La Salle St. This is the closest and most convenient option.
- Additional Parking: If the main lot is full, there is more parking available along W Arch St and W Nassau St, all within walking distance.
- ADA Accessibility: The entry and sidewalks have been redesigned to ensure ADA compliance, providing easier access for individuals with mobility needs.
If you are planning a visit, arriving early can help secure a parking spot close to the center.
What hotels are located near by?
Hotels Nearby:
- Aloft Tampa Midtown
- Element Tampa Midtown
- Courtyard Westshore/Midtown
- Courtyard Tampa Downtown
- Hilton Downtown
- Residence Inn Tampa Downtown
- Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
- Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Tampa Marriott Water Street
Links:
Midtown Tampa
https://midtowntampa.com/
Tampa Riverwalk
https://thetampariverwalk.com/visit/
Is there food provided?
Coffee & Danish are provided in the morning. Lunch is not provided however we give a 90 minute break at lunch to give students enough time eat and to travel to and from the event location.
Who is the Organizer?
If you need assistance prior to the event or questions on an upcoming event. Feel free to reach out!
Organizer: The NICP
Key Contact: Joelle Hushen
Phone:864-608-4894
Email: joelle@thenicp.com


