Training Available From NCPC

Take advantage of these training opportunities from NCPC.

By NCPC Staff

Safer Schools By Design

This course offers participants an agenda packed with interactive sessions using 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. CPTED in schools

• Uses design to discourage undesirable behavior, disorder, and criminal acts
• Encourages team work among law enforcement, school administrators, staff, teachers, parents, students, and designers
• Provides an opportunity for youth and adults to work together to assess problems and prevent future problems
• Makes planning for new schools or building renovations more cost efficient—no costly retrofits to address safety concerns

The next Safer Schools By Design session will be held September 24–25 in Oxnard, CA. For information on scheduling and costs, contact Sarita Coletrane at 202-261-4162, or coletrane@ncpc.org.

Campus Crime Prevention Training: Get Ready For Fall

The Campus Crime Prevention curriculum was designed by the National Crime Prevention Council and college crime prevention practitioners and includes best practices in college crime prevention, lighting, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), security surveys, community policing, residence hall and housing security, and available crime prevention resources. This training program lasts three days and can be tailored to your site. It is intended for anyone who develops public safety policies and plans, implements prevention strategies, or works with students on crime preventions measures. This includes campus crime prevention practitioners, campus safety officials, resident assistants and those involved with student housing and student affairs, and law enforcement personnel. Some of the campuses that have hosted this training are Duke University, Northeastern University, and California State University at Northridge. For information on scheduling and costs, contact Sarita Coletrane at NCPC, 202-261-4162, coletrane@ncpc.org.