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Safety is Becoming the Next Global Movement

Safety is Becoming the Next Global Movement: Framework for the Future of Safety in the Built Environment By Joelle Hushen – President and CEO A Shift Begins At a recent industry event hosted by the Secure Buildings Council in New York, a short panel discussion caught my attention. The topic was simple but revealing: safety in the built environment is…
Patrick Lowry
December 15, 2025
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Evidence Based Benefits of CPTED for School Safety and Student Wellbeing

Creating a safe and supportive learning environment is essential to student success. But achieving this goal requires more than reactive measures or heightened surveillance. It demands a proactive design approach that considers how physical space influences behavior, perception, and wellbeing. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) offers a framework that does just that. By addressing the relationship between school design…
Patrick Lowry
December 2, 2025
CPTED in Libraries
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Why CPTED Works in Libraries

Why CPTED Works in Libraries By Tad Twidwell – CPD Instructor As someone who spent a years in both public safety and in public libraries (and now combines the two experiences to manage security for a library), I approach library security with a practical, balanced lens: protect people, information, and assets while preserving the welcoming, accessible character that defines public…
Patrick Lowry
November 4, 2025
CPD Directory for CPTED Professionals
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The CPD Directory: Connecting Communities with Qualified CPTED Professionals

The CPD Directory: Connecting Communities with Qualified CPTED Professionals By Joelle Hushen – President and CEO In communities across the country, organizations are increasingly looking for credible experts who can help design safer spaces, strengthen public safety, and reduce crime through thoughtful planning. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Professional Designation (CPD) was developed by the National Institute of…
Patrick Lowry
October 30, 2025
public art and CPTED
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When Public Art Strengthens Community— and When It Doesn’t

In recent years, colorful murals have become a popular symbol of community revitalization. They brighten walls, attract attention, and often make neighborhoods welcoming. But while murals and other forms of public art can enhance a place visually, they aren’t automatically examples of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). As a CPTED professional, you must consider the purpose of the mural. 
Patrick Lowry
October 16, 2025
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