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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) September 2023

September 25, 2023 @ 8:30 AM - September 29, 2023 @ 5:00 PM

$625.00

Basic Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Course

$625

5 Day (40 Hour) Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Course at the University of South Florida Marshall Student Center MSC 3708 

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: September 25 – 29, 2023 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30pm – 5:00pm

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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

  • 8:30 – 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 does it start and end?

The class will begin daily at 8:30am 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 should I park?

Parking is included on the upper deck of the Crescent Hill Parking Garage

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?

University of South Florida Marshall Student Center MSC3708 

What is the address of the USF Marshal Student Center?

4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 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: September 25 – 29, 2023 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30pm – 5:00pm

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Organizer

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

Venue

University of South Florida Marshall Student Center MSC3708
4202 East Fowler Avenue Marshall Student Center MSC3708
Tampa, FL 33620 United States
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