5 Day (40 Hour) Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Course at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters.
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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) – February 2024
February 26, 2024 @ 8:30 AM - March 1, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
$625.00
Basic Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Course
$625
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: February 26 – March 01, 2025 – Hours: Monday – Friday 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
- 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 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 parking available onsite at LVMPD.
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?
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters – Building A – Room A-110
What is the address of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department?
400 S M.L.K. Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106
What hotels are located near by?
Golden Nugget Las Vegas
Free parking
129 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-385-7111
https://www.goldennugget.com/las-vegas/
The D Casino and Hotel
Free parking
301 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-388-2400
https://www.thed.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=listing
Circa Resort and Casino
8 Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
833-247-2258
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: February 26 – March 01, 2024 – Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00pm – 5:00pm
