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Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) – February 2024

February 26 @ 8:30 AM - March 1 @ 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 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters.

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

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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 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 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 

https://www.circalasvegas.com/contact-us/

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

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Organizer

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

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Instructor Name
Art Hushen

Venue

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Building A – Room A-110
400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89106 United States
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