Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that it will host “Introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design”. This two-day training is intended to introduce attendees to the concept and principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Situational Crime Prevention (SCP), as they complement one another. This introductory class is specifically designed for those with little knowledge of the research leading to the principles and application of CPTED.  This course also delves into the relationship of CPTED to other modern crime prevention philosophies and practices.    

The course will provide the student with a foundational understanding of the importance that the environment plays in potential to generate crime, as well as how efficiently crime can be prevented through properly addressing the environment. The instructor’s logical common-sense approach to CPTED will provide even the novice with the skills to read the built environment, apply considerations learned, and make recommendations to lessen the conditions most favorable for crime to flourish.     

Students will be introduced to the proactive application of the principles of CPTED by an instructor with practical experience and success in impacting crime in multiple environments through their use. Through the use of photographs, exercises, lecture and video, the students will leave prepared to examine homes and other small structures for crime vulnerabilities.   

Specific Topics Include:  

• Modern research and the science leading to CPTED.  

• Relationship of design to social behavior.

• CPTED principles and application.

• The connection to crime opportunity reduction strategies.

 Who should Attend?

This course is designed for any law enforcement agency staff tasked with, or who will be tasked with, conducting vulnerability security assessments on homes, businesses, or non-regulated facilities.    

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit for law enforcement officers is available.

Training Time

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 

Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m. each day. 

Travel, Lodging, and Meals

Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, and lodging arrangements and related expenses.  

Cost and Registration

There is no registration fee to attend this training. 

Pre-registration is required. 

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.