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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) -June 2025

June 23 @ 8:00 AM - June 27 @ 5:00 PM

$625.00

Basic Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Course

$625

Join us for a 5 Day (40 Hour) Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Course located at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library in Aurora, Colorado 

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.

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When: June 23 2025 – June 27, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm

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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
When: June 23 2025 – June 27, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm
$ 625.00
50 available

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

  • 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 Time Do the Courses End on The Last Day of Training?

The courses are scheduled until 5:00pm. On the last day of both the Basic & Advanced CPTED courses participants complete an exam and a graded presentation. Remaining for all of the group presentations is a requirement for completing CPTED Training. The presentations include a variety of locations and issues that are presented and discussed as part of the curriculum.

What should I wear?

Business casual dress is expected. 

What Should I Bring to the Basic CPTED Course?

Remember to bring your laptop and a smart phone for the CPTED field assessment and presentation on Thursday and Friday.

Where should I park?

There is plenty of public parking available in the area.

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?

The Community Room in Martin Luther King Jr Library (Aurora Public Library) : Google Maps

What hotels are located near by?

There are no hotel room blocks or discounts for the course, however there are many hotels in the area with a wide range of pricing options.

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

Let’s go to Aurora, Colorado!

Enhance your skills and knowledge with our in-person CPTED training at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library in Aurora, Colorado. This course offers a hands-on learning experience in a city celebrated for its vibrant communities and scenic beauty. The library is conveniently located near various cultural and recreational attractions, providing an enriching environment to expand your expertise. Just a short drive away, you can explore the Aurora History Museum, showcasing the city’s rich heritage, or enjoy the unique shopping and dining experience at the Stanley Marketplace. For outdoor enthusiasts, Aurora boasts over 100 parks and scenic trails, offering the perfect opportunity to unwind after training.

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When: June 23 2025 – June 23 2027, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm

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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
When: June 23 2025 – June 27, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm
$ 625.00
50 available

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Organizer

NICP, Inc
Phone
864-608-4894
Email
joelle@thenicp.com

Other

Instructor Name
Art Hushen

Venue

Martin Luther King Jr Library (Aurora Public Library)
9898 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, 80010 United States
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Tickets

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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
When: June 23 2025 – June 27, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm
$ 625.00
50 available

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