The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) and the U.S. CPTED Association (USCA) are pleased to announce a new partnership with FLIR – Extech, supporting applied CPTED education through professional-grade light measurement tools.

Why This Partnership Matters

Lighting is one of the most frequently discussed — and most often misunderstood — elements of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Effective CPTED practice requires measured data, not assumptions. The Extech SDL400 Light Meter/Datalogger provides CPTED professionals, planners, designers, and safety practitioners with a reliable way to objectively assess lighting conditions in the field.

This partnership supports our shared commitment to:

• Evidence-based CPTED decision-making

• Practical, real-world application of CPTED principles

• Professional standards in lighting assessment and documentation

About the Extech SDL400 Light Meter

The Extech SDL400 is a professional-grade light meter and datalogger designed for field use and long-term analysis. Key features include:

• Wide measurement range up to 100,000 lux / 10,000 foot-candles

• Cosine- and color-corrected measurements for accuracy

• Built-in data logging to SD card (exportable to Excel format)

• Date/time-stamped readings for documentation and reporting

• Large backlit display and durable field-ready design

These features make the SDL400 particularly well-suited for CPTED assessments, site audits, and post-installation evaluations where accurate lighting data supports defensible recommendations.

Exclusive 25% Discount for NICP & USCA Community

Through this partnership, NICP students, CPTED practitioners, and USCA members receive an exclusive 25% discount on the Extech SDL400 light meter.

Discount Code:
SDL400NCIP2526

Direct Purchase Link:
https://cart.flir.com/us?sku=SDL400&voucher=SDL400NCIP2526&track_id=180753593

This link includes tracking to support the partnership and is available before, during, and after the USCA 2026 Conference.

Conference Integration

FLIR – Extech is also supporting the USCA 2026 Conference with SDL400 units provided for on-site raffles, helping attendees experience firsthand the tools used in applied CPTED training and fieldwork.

Applied CPTED in Tampa: Hands-On Lighting Assessment

As part of the Applied CPTED in Tampa: An Immersive Workshop with Art Hushen, each participant receives an Extech SDL400 light meter as part of the course materials.

Lighting is not taught as a theoretical concept in this workshop — it is applied in the field. Participants will:

• Use the SDL400 during a guided daytime lighting survey review

• Conduct a nighttime lighting survey activity in real-world environments

• Learn how to collect, interpret, and document lighting data to support CPTED recommendations

• Connect lighting measurements directly to CPTED principles, site function, and human behavior

This hands-on approach ensures participants leave with both the tool and the experience needed to apply lighting analysis confidently in their own communities and professional practice.

Supporting Applied CPTED Practice

This partnership reflects NICP’s and USCA’s continued focus on applied CPTED — where training, tools, and real-world practice intersect. Accurate light measurement strengthens CPTED recommendations, improves credibility with stakeholders, and supports safer, more effective environmental design outcomes.

We encourage CPTED professionals, planners, designers, and safety practitioners to take advantage of this resource and integrate measured lighting data into their work.