Course Overview

Introduction to Crime Prevention Through

Environmental Design

1. Identify the types of environments that attract or discourage criminal behavior.2. Define CPTED and describe its historical

development.3. Identify the fundamental principles of CPTED and articulate strategies, which support each principle.4. Demonstrate successful application of CPTED in a variety of settings.

Training Objectives

5. Explain the functions of a variety of security devices and lighting techniques.

6. State how CPTED can be used to deny individuals the opportunity to commit acts of violence, while reducing physical injury and property damage if they do occur.7. Apply the meaning, role, and importance of

maintenance, landscaping and traffic calming in CPTED.8. Assess the physical environment of neighborhoods using a formal community safety assessment.

Training Objectives

9. List key partners for high risk and other types of neighborhoods who could assist with CPTED

maintenance issues.10. Identify laws, regulations and policies that support CPTED and articulate strategies for developing new ones.11. Identify and communicate with community planners and advisory groups regarding the creation of a comprehensive planning tool to address crime before it occurs.12. Apply the skills and abilities necessary to develop a CPTED initiative.

Training Objectives

1. Classroom rules and guidelines have been established to set a positive learning environment for all participants. 2. Please express yourselves honestly.3. Respect classroom confidentiality.4. Everyone one is expected to participate in all group activities.5. All questions are welcomed.6. Please be punctual.7. Please turn off all telephones and electronic devices. You will be given adequate breaks to make telephone calls and check email.

Group Norms

1. You will be expected to participate in all group exercises.2. You are encouraged to work within groups that do not have individuals in your department as part of the group.3. Groups, as a whole, are expected to make sure each individual participates. If an individual

refuses to participate in the exercise, it is up to the group to inform the instructor. Individuals who refuse to participate in group activities will not receive credit for this course.

Group Exercises

1. You will be expected to participate in the security survey exercise. Weather conditions are not an excuse not to participate

2. You are encouraged to work with a group other than one made up of members of your department.

3. Groups, as a whole, are expected to make sure each individual participates. If an individual refuses to participate in the exercise, it is up to the group to inform the instructor. Individuals who refuse to participate in group activities will not receive credit for this course.

4. Uniform is optional, however you should dress for weather and follow your department regulations.

Security Survey Exercise

1. You must score a 70% or higher on the examination.

2. Students who score below a 70% will be allowed to retake the examination at a time to be determined by the instructor and student.

Examination