A Powerful Partnership:

The NICP and Tricorn

Connecting CPTED Education with Innovative Site Assessment Technology

The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) is proud to partner with Tricorn to provide CPTED professionals with access to technology that supports the site assessment process. Tricorn offers site assessment software designed to assist professionals with documenting their assessments, organizing observations, developing recommendations, and preparing professional reports.

Through this partnership, the NICP and Tricorn are connecting CPTED practitioners with practical tools and resources that support their work in the field, from conducting site assessments to documenting findings and communicating recommendations.

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A Shared Commitment to CPTED Professionals

The NICP and Tricorn share a commitment to supporting professionals who work to improve safety and security through CPTED principles and site assessments. While the NICP provides comprehensive CPTED education and professional development, Tricorn offers assessment software that supports the practical application of that knowledge in the field.

For CPTED professionals, including those who have earned their CPTED Professional Designation (CPD), Tricorn provides an additional resource for documenting site observations, organizing assessment findings, and communicating recommendations. The platform complements established CPTED assessment practices while providing tools to assist with documentation and reporting.

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Tricorn’s Site Assessment Platform

Tricorn provides security site assessment software that supports CPTED professionals throughout the assessment process. From documenting observations in the field to preparing reports and sharing recommendations, the platform brings assessment information together in one place.

Key features include:

CPTED Assessment Templates: Start with a CPTED template and adapt it to your assessment needs.
Field Documentation: Capture field notes, photos, checklists, and ratings using mobile devices, including offline access.
Lighting Maps: Upload site plans, position lighting fixtures, and record foot-candle readings.
Team Assessments: Allow multiple assessors to work on the same assessment using their own devices.
Professional Reports: Generate assessment reports as web pages and PDFs.
Client Portal: Share reports with clients and track recommendations.

These tools support the documentation and reporting process while allowing CPTED professionals to apply the principles, knowledge, and experience developed through their training.

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Interested in exploring how Tricorn can support your CPTED site assessments? Tricorn offers a free trial that allows professionals to experience the platform and its assessment, documentation, and reporting features.

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