The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) recently launched a series of online CPTED courses. Although normally conducted as in-person group training classes, these courses were created to meet the overwhelming demand for training opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition to the Basic CPTED and the Advanced CPTED course, CPTED for Schools was added as a specialized topic and is now available. This two day (16 hour) class is designed to be taken at your own pace.
Although recommended, neither Basic CPTED nor Advanced CPTED are prerequisites for this class. Because no previous training is required, the course begins with a brief overview of the basic CPTED principles with the remaining lessons devoted to applying those principles specifically to the school environment. The course is appropriate for anyone who is interested in crime prevention for pre-K, K-12, or college and University campuses whether public or private.
Course Description
Recent events in the news have highlighted the importance of safety and crime prevention in our homes, our workplaces, our public areas, our houses of worship and especially in our schools. This specialized topic course will help us apply the universal principles of CPTED to our schools.
Topics
Dangers and Threats Faced by Schools Today
A Historical Overview of Crime in Schools
Lessons Learned from Previous Incidents
Overview of Recent Events in the News, Case Studies and Evaluating Environmental Design Factors in Previous School Crimes
Designing to Prevent Minor Crimes vs. Mitigating Active Shooter Threats
Striking the Right Balance
The Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, Florida
Timeline of Events, Design Considerations, Presentation to the Commission and Recommendations from the Final Report
Conducting a School CPTED Review
Applying CPTED Strategies to Blueprints
Evaluating New Design Trends for Schools
The New Sandy Hook School, Fruitport High School in Michigan, and Other Recent Designs
Social Management for Schools
Layering Security Strategies for Effective Crime Prevention
Conducting a School CPTED Survey
Assessment Tools, Definitions, the Rubric and a Virtual CPTED Survey
Conducting a School CPTED Site Review
A high school blueprint review is included
Features
The course includes interactive elements such as surveys, discussions, videos, PowerPoint presentations, audio, quizzes, and a final exam. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate. Anyone who has already achieved the NICP CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) will receive a four year renewal upon completion.
Resources
The course includes access to several valuable resources such as the NICP CPTED library, manuals, forms, example surveys, PowerPoint files, and numerous federal and state reports, studies, and guides.
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