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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) – January 2025

January 27, 2025 @ 8:00 AM - January 31, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

Basic Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Course

$695 

This 5 day / 40 Hour course is specifically designed for Crime Prevention Officers, Community Oriented Policing Officers or any other personnel charged with Crime Prevention duties. This course is designed to give the student the fundamental knowledge regarding the theory, history and basic concepts of CPTED – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Crime Prevention Design Strategies will be discussed for parks, schools, high-rise buildings and various kinds of residential developments. This course will highlight the developing influence of law enforcement agencies in the architecture and design of various facilities with a goal of preventing crime and reducing law enforcement calls for service. Students will conduct a complete 2 day CPTED survey.

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When: January 27 – 31, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm

Course Agenda

Day 1

  • 8:00 – 9:00am Registration & Introductions
  • Introduction to CPTED
  • CPTED Definitions and Strategies
  • Lunch on your own
  • CPTED and the Design Process
  • Design Out Crime” Program
  • Barriers: Real vs. Symbolic—Landscaping, Fencing, and Interior Walls

Day 2

  • Lighting for Safety and Security
  • Planning, Zoning, and CPTED
  • Lunch on your own
  • Planning, Zoning, and CPTED
  • “Designs For Walkable Neighborhoods”
  • Community Enrichment-Using Design Strategies (practical exercise 1)

Day 3

  • Traffic Calming & CPTED
  • Writing a CPTED Ordinance / Overlay Districts
  • Understanding Site Plans
  • Lunch on your own
  • Site Plan Review
  • Group Site Plan Review (practical exercise 2)
  • Group Site Plan Presentations
  • CPTED Around the Globe

Day 4

  • CPTED Report Writing
  • Sample Field Assessments
  • Preparation / Assignments / Field Assessments
  • Field Assessments (field exercise #1)
  • Lunch on your own
  • Field Assessments
  • In Class Preparation

Day 5

  • CPTED Exam
  • In Class Preparation
  • Class Presentations (practical exercise 3)
  • Lunch on your own
  • Class Presentations

Frequently Asked Questions

What Topics do this event cover?

The History and Basic Elements of CPTED “Designing Out Crime” Strategies | Conducting a CPTED Survey  Lighting for Safety and Crime Prevention Planning, Zoning and CPTED Designs for ‘Walk able’ Neighborhoods Real v. Symbolic Barriers Landscaping, Fencing, Vegetation and Interior Walls Report Writing and CPTED | Site Plans for CPTED Review | Case Studies

Students will participate in several practical exercises in which they utilize the principles of CPTED in the actual review of various site plans and then engage in the presentation and examination of their projects.

Is this course certified by the NICP?

Yes, this course is approved by the NICP. Earn 40 hrs. of credit towards your certification as a CPTED Professional.

CA POST Certified Plan N/A | 7290-31312-23001

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.

Can I Leave Early on Friday?

No, Friday includes group presentations of the CPTED Field Assessments. Remaining for all the group presentations is a requirement for completing the 40 Hours of Basic CPTED Training. The presentations include a variety of locations and issues that are presented and discussed as part of the curriculum. So please do not ask to have your group present first, so that you can leave early. All certificates will be issued digitally by email.

Where is the course located?

440 Alta Rd, San Diego, CA 92154

What is the address of the San Diego County Sheriff Department?

9621 Ridgehaven San Diego, CA 92123 United States

What hotels are located near by?

Hotels Located Near the University of South Florida:

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton at USF, 3705 Spectrum Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33612 813-977-7066
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Tampa USF, 11606 North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida 33612 813-750-8844
  • Holiday Inn Tampa North, 3751 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, Florida 33612 813-402-2082

There are many additional hotels in the area; there is not a room block for a particular area hotel.

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

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When: January 27 – 31, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm

Details

Start:
January 27, 2025 @ 8:00 AM
End:
January 31, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crime-prevention-through-environmental-design-registration-1015805510627?aff=erellivmlt

Organizer

Dprep Inc

Venue

Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Center
380 3rd Street
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 United States
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