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The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce “Introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design."
Certification Qualifying Course- This course meets the basic course requirement for eligibility as part of the Crime Prevention Center for Training and Services Law Enforcement- CPTED Practitioner (LE-CPTED) certification. All other requirements must also be met. The week-long Advanced CPTED class required for completion of this certification has been tentatively scheduled for August 10-14, 2026, in Henrico and will be announced as soon as we have facility confirmation. This class or a similar two-day course is a prerequisite for the advanced class.
Description:
This course introduces attendees to the concept and principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. 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 the 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.
Course Objectives:
- Learn about the science behind Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
- Learn about the relationship of design to social behavior
- Understand Basic CPTED principles and application
- Learn about crime opportunity reduction strategies
- Be prepared to examine homes and structures for vulnerabilities
Tools Recommended for Training:
It is recommended that students bring a digital camera with a removable SIM card and a portable (laptop or tablet) computer for this class.
Who should Attend:
Law Enforcement, Campus Police and Security, Local Government Planning or Code Enforcement Staff, others tasked with conducting vulnerability security assessments on homes, businesses, or non-regulated facilities, or those seeking the credential of a Certified Law Enforcement CPTED Practitioner.
Partial In-Service Credit (PIC):
Partial In-Service Credit for Virginia law enforcement officers is pending.
Travel, Lodging, and Meals:
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and related expenses.
Training Details:
Check-in will begin at 7:30 am.
Training begins at 8:00 am and concludes at 5:00 pm each day.
Cost and Registration:
There is no cost to attend this training; however, 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 coordinator to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Denied registrants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
For More Information Contact:
Steve Witmer
804.688.5090
Email Steve