Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Schools
This course allows participants to use advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies and solutions to promote safety, orderly behavior, and a reduction of fear in the school environment. There are technical sessions on transportation, signage, landscaping, and lighting. Additionally, participants are guided through a comprehensive school assessment process followed by a real assessment of a school. Working in teams, participants will develop, prioritize, and present feasible recommendations for improving safety and comfort of students and staff. This training will prepare participants to examine and apply the principles of CPTED to a school environment, to develop and apply strategies and present recommendations for improving the safety and security of schools.