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FCPTI Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Course - September 2025
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410, United States
Course Description
The Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course offered by the Attorney General’s Office is designed for individuals who have completed the Basic CPTED or 5-day CPTED for Schools class which includes plan review, report writing, lighting, zoning, behavioral management, etc. Advanced CPTED will expand upon the Basic CPTED / 5-day CPTED for Schools course by incorporating new topics. Special emphasis will be placed on city ordinances and codes, along with design reviews, report writing, and presentation skills. Lighting in relationship to the physical environment and the use of colors in behavioral management will be discussed. This is a “hands on” course which requires a basic understanding of CPTED concepts. Working exercises will be conducted throughout the three days in both the classroom and the field. Student participation is a must in order to successfully complete the class. Class participants will complete a working exercise which will incorporate a CPTED photometric or lighting survey.
* This course is one of two courses necessary for the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designation.
** YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE AG BASIC CPTED (or 5-day CPTED FOR SCHOOLS) COURSE TO ATTEND.
**There will be a nighttime lighting exercise on Tuesday evening. Please note the course schedule when you receive the confirmation notice.
***Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, at 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.
Lodging
Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, at 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. To reserve your hotel stay, book online and refer to group name Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – Adv CPTED – Course #156-25-03. Block group rate for standard guest room is $129.00. Reservations must be made by August 28, 2025, to receive group rate.
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for • Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – Advanced CPTED
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
Registration Link
fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/7899878803BC334485258BDA006453EC

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FCPTI Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Update Course - October 2025
2025-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410, United States
Course Description
The Florida Crime Prevention CPTED Practitioner (FCP) Update course is designed for individuals who already possess the FCP designation. The one-day (8 hour) course provides new and updated information on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design from the United States and International CPTED programs. Course content is continually updated to ensure that the most recent information is made available to class participants.
*This course fulfills the renewal requirements for the Florida Crime Prevention CPTED Practitioner designation.
*Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, at 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.
Lodging
Doubletree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, at 4431 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. To reserve your hotel stay, book online and refer to group name Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – CPTED Update – Course #161-25-02. Block group rate for standard guest room is $129.00. Reservations must be made by September 1, 2025, to receive group rate.
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for • Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – CPTED Update
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
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FCPTI Basic CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Course October 2025
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-17 17:00 | Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL, 33351, United States
The Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute will be presenting the Basic CPTED course in Orlando, Florida.
Course Description
During the five-day (40-hour) Basic Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course, participants focus on basic CPTED concepts of proper design and effective use of the physical environment to achieve a more productive use of space and a reduction in crime. Students learn architectural and planning terms and definitions, techniques used to analyze the potential for crime, how to identify relationships and conflicts that exist between crime and the environment, and the application of CPTED strategies in neighborhoods, schools and other sites. Emphasis is placed on documented case studies and specific CPTED applications in commercial, transportation, and public housing settings. Participants are instructed in how to read construction blueprints and schematic diagrams; how to communicate with planning, engineering, and construction personnel; and in making recommendations to city, county and state agencies.
*This course is one of two courses necessary for the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designation.
*Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, Florida, 33351. Phone number is (954) 597-3620 for directions.
Lodging
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest, 6800 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321. For reservations, call (754) 238-1300, refer to the group name Basic CPTED Training, or click the link below and select the desired dates. The room rate is $129.00 and reservations must be made by September 12, 2025.
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for • Basic CPTED Training
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
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FCPTI Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Course - November 2025
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2025-11-19 17:00 | Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL, 33351, United States
Course Description
The Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course offered by the Attorney General’s Office is designed for individuals who have completed the Basic CPTED or 5-day CPTED for Schools class which includes plan review, report writing, lighting, zoning, behavioral management, etc. Advanced CPTED will expand upon the Basic CPTED / 5-day CPTED for Schools course by incorporating new topics. Special emphasis will be placed on city ordinances and codes, along with design reviews, report writing, and presentation skills. Lighting in relationship to the physical environment and the use of colors in behavioral management will be discussed. This is a “hands on” course which requires a basic understanding of CPTED concepts. Working exercises will be conducted throughout the three days in both the classroom and the field. Student participation is a must in order to successfully complete the class. Class participants will complete a working exercise which will incorporate a CPTED photometric or lighting survey.
* This course is one of two courses necessary for the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designation.
** YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE AG BASIC CPTED (or 5-day CPTED FOR SCHOOLS) COURSE TO ATTEND.
**There will be a nighttime lighting exercise on Tuesday evening. Please note the course schedule when you receive the confirmation notice.
***Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, Florida, 33351. Phone number is (954) 597-3620 for directions.
Lodging
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest, 6800 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321. For reservations, call (754) 238-1300, refer to the group name CPTED Training, or click the link below and select the desired dates. The room rate is $129.00 and reservations must be made by October 19, 2025.
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for • CPTED Training
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
Registration Link
fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/1ED16317263DAAA785258C12006CCBFA

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FCPTI Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Update Course - November 2025
2025-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL, 33351, United States
Course Description
The Florida Crime Prevention CPTED Practitioner (FCP) Update course is designed for individuals who already possess the FCP designation. The one-day (8 hour) course provides new and updated information on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design from the United States and International CPTED programs. Course content is continually updated to ensure that the most recent information is made available to class participants.
*This course fulfills the renewal requirements for the Florida Crime Prevention CPTED Practitioner designation.
*Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, Florida, 33351. Phone number is (954) 597-3620 for directions.
Lodging
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest, 6800 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321. For reservations, call (754) 238-1300, refer to the group name CPTED Training, or click the link below and select the desired dates. The room rate is $129.00 and reservations must be made by October 19, 2025.
Reservation Link: Book your group rate for • CPTED Training
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
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FCPTI Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Schools Gainesville 2026
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00 | Meadowbrook Elementary School, 11525 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32606, United States
The Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute will be presenting the Basic CPTED for Schools course in Gainesville, Florida.
During the five-day (40-hour) course, participants focus on basic CPTED concepts of proper design and effective use of the physical environment to achieve a more productive use of space and a reduction in crime in Schools. School design is increasingly influenced by safety concerns. There is a direct relationship of the design and use of the environment, to human behavior and crime. Participants will analyze the impact of campus design on students and staff safety by reviewing school designs which include: parking, student drop-off, bus pick-up, signage, hallways, lockers, restrooms, lighting and more. In examining a school setting, participants will describe the benefits of incorporating CPTED strategies and principles. Upon completion, the participant will have a basic understanding of CPTED concepts and strategies as applied in schools. Group site surveys will be conducted at schools in the area.
*This course is one of two courses necessary for the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designation.
*Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours. This course provides the same information that is contained in the Basic CPTED Course through FCPTI.
CPTED Practitioner Disclaimer: This course is not intended for those individuals who have already completed the Basic CPTED course. It is intended for those who need the Basic CPTED course, but also want the focus placed on a school setting.
Course Registration
Course registration is through the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute website.
Training Location
This course will be held at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida.
Lodging
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville, 4000 Southwest 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608. For reservations, click the link below or call (352) 372-5600. The room rate is $110.00 and reservations must be made by February 13, 2026. Group Code: 10168725.
Reservation Link:
Book your group rate for • Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – CPTED for Schools
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
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FCPTI Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Course - May 2026
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Course Description
The Advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course offered by the Attorney General’s Office is designed for individuals who have completed the Basic CPTED or 5-day CPTED for Schools class which includes plan review, report writing, lighting, zoning, behavioral management, etc. Advanced CPTED will expand upon the Basic CPTED / 5-day CPTED for Schools course by incorporating new topics. Special emphasis will be placed on city ordinances and codes, along with design reviews, report writing, and presentation skills. Lighting in relationship to the physical environment and the use of colors in behavioral management will be discussed. This is a “hands on” course which requires a basic understanding of CPTED concepts. Working exercises will be conducted throughout the three days in both the classroom and the field. Student participation is a must in order to successfully complete the class. Class participants will complete a working exercise which will incorporate a CPTED photometric or lighting survey.
This course is one of two courses necessary for the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designation.
** Course Prerequisites: YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE AG BASIC CPTED (or 5-day CPTED FOR SCHOOLS) COURSE TO ATTEND.
** There will be a night time lighting exercise. Please note the course schedule when you receive the confirmation notice.
*** Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort.
Lodging
Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort at 10100 International Drive. Orlando, FL, 32821. For reservations, click the link below, or call (407) 352-1100. The room rate is $129.00 and reservations must be made by April 5, 2026.
Reservation Link:
Book your group rate for • Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – Advanced CPTED
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
Registration Link
https://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/96C3B41ECA739AB685258CED0066DC14

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FCPTI Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Update Course - May 2026
2026-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Course Description
The Florida Crime Prevention CPTED Practitioner (FCP) Update course is designed for individuals who already possess the Florida CPTED Practitioner (FCP) designation. The one-day (8 hour) course provides new and updated information on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design from the United States and International CPTED programs. Course content is continually updated to ensure that the most recent information is made available to class participants.
*This course fulfills the renewal requirements for the Florida Crime Prevention CPTED Practitioner designation.
*Course topics are subject to change. This course does not count towards any Victims Service Designation Renewal hours.
For more information, see the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute website.
Training Location
This course will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort.
Lodging
Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, at 10100 International Drive. Orlando, FL, 32821. For reservations, click the link below, or call (407) 352-1100. The room rate is $119.00 and reservations must be made by April 15, 2026. Group Code: Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – CPTED Update
Reservation Link:
Book your group rate for • Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute – CPTED Update
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
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FCPTI Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Houses of Worship - June 2026
2027-06-01 08:00 - 2027-06-03 17:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
The CPTED for Houses of Worship is a three-day (24 hour) class specifically designed for individuals who have completed the Basic CPTED class or the 5-day CPTED for Schools class. CPTED for Houses of Worship will evaluate houses of worship and their surrounding properties utilizing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies. Participants will assess the relationship between the design and the use of space at houses of worship and how it affects criminal activity and human behavior. Students will evaluate the existing physical environment and apply CPTED strategies to reduce opportunities of crime and will meet the facility’s risk management parameters. Course attendees will take part in on-site house of worship CPTED audits at nearby locations. Attendees should be aware that basic CPTED principles are the foundation of this training and will be reviewed as part of the course curriculum. For experienced CPTED attendees, the first day will be a review of those concepts with an emphasis on houses of worship. This class is recommended for house of worship security teams and safety personnel, architects, facility management, and law enforcement personnel.
** Prerequisites: This course is part of the CPTED Practitioner Series specifically designed for individuals who have completed the Basic CPTED class or the 5-day CPTED for Schools class. CPTED Practitioners preferred. ** YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN THE AG BASIC CPTED (or 5-day CPTED FOR SCHOOLS) COURSE TO ATTEND. ** Course topics are subject to change. **Students must attend all sessions and pass a written examination in order to receive a certificate.
** PLEASE NOTE: This course does NOT count as a CPTED Update course.
** Course topics are subject to change.
Training Location

This course will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, at 10100 International Drive. Orlando, Fl, 32821

Lodging
Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, at 10100 International Drive. Orlando, Fl, 32821. For reservations, call (407) 352-1100. The room rate is $119.00 and reservations must be made by May 10, 2026.
Reservation link: Book your group rate for • CPTED Houses of Worship Training
Instructor
I will be instructing this course for the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute. Although I am an instructor for the FCPTI, I am not an employee.
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