3-Day (24-Hour) Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Course. Three days of engaging & hands-on Advanced CPTED ideas and applications. Learn to create safe, sustainable, and healthy human spaces.
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Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) – October 2024

Advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Course
$425
CPTED strategies are 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.
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When: October 21-23, 2024 – Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8:00pm – 5:00pm
Course Instructor
Art Hushen
President & Head Instructor
Art Hushen is the President/Owner of the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP, Inc.), a global training and consulting company specializing in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. (CPTED) The NICP maintains the nationally recognized CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) Program.
Prior to the creation of NICP, Inc., Art was assigned to the Tampa Police Department’s Special Operations Bureau / CPTED Section where he was instrumental in the creation of the Department’s CPTED Unit and Tampa’s first CPTED Ordinance for the Westshore Business District, which is the largest Business District in Florida. He implemented the CPTED review process for the Tampa Parks Department Greenways and Trails Master Plan. He worked with the Tampa Housing Authority on their Hope VI program and was part of the task force implementing design guidelines.
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Public Art & CPTED
- Effect of Color on Human Behavior
- Lunch on your own
- Parks & CPTED
- Comfort Station Design (Public Restrooms)
- Park Site Plan Review (practical exercise #1)
Day 2
- CPTED in Schools
- Safe Schools by Design
- Schools as Centers of Communities
- Lunch on your own
- School Offender Program
- School Safety and Security Audit (practical exercise # 2)
Day 3
- Terror Mitigation & CPTED
- Public Transportation and CPTED
- Lunch on your own
- Public Transportation and CPTED (practical exercise #3)
- Advanced CPTED exam
- CPTED exam
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does it start and end?
The class will begin daily at 8:00am and end at 5:00pm Monday – Wednesday
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 should I park?
There is adequate parking surrounding the North Police Station
Where is the course located?
City of Henderson North Police Station – Training Room 1
What is the address for the North Police Station?
225 East Sunset
Henderson, NV 89011
What hotels are located near by?
Recommended Hotels in Henderson
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
1301 W Sunset Rd,
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7777
https://www.sunsetstation.com/
Hilton Garden Inn
1340 West Warm Springs Road
Henderson, Nevada, 89014, USA
702-322-9000
Hampton Inn and Suites
421 Astaire Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
702-992-9292
Is there food provided?
Food 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
Join the Event Today!
When: October 21-23, 2024 – Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8:00pm – 5:00pm


