CPTED Training Course
🏙️ CPTED Training Course
Crime Prevention III (TCOLE 2103)
Accredited by the International CPTED Association (ICA)
TEEX #78056 Equivalent | Meets SRO Requirements for CPTED
40-hour TCOLE Accredited Course
This certified Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course teaches participants how to reduce crime by improving the physical environment. Designed for School Resource Officers (SROs), law enforcement personnel, planners, and safety professionals, this course emphasizes the impact of design, management, and maintenance on human behavior and security outcomes.
Participants will learn practical CPTED strategies—such as access control, surveillance, and territoriality—while exploring how to apply them in various settings, including schools, multifamily housing, commercial properties, and public spaces. The course also addresses premises liability, critical infrastructure protection, and assessments of environmental crime.
🎯 Who Should Attend:
- School Resource Officers (SROs)
- Law Enforcement Officers (Patrol, Community Policing, Crime Prevention Units)
- Crime Prevention Practitioners
- Public Safety Coordinators
- Security Managers & Private Security Personnel
- Urban & City Planners
- Code Enforcement Officials
- Property Managers & Real Estate Developers
- HOA Leaders & Housing Authority Staff
- Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organization Safety Teams
- Emergency Management & Homeland Security Personnel
📚 Topics Covered:
- Core CPTED Strategies: Access Control, Surveillance, and Territorial Reinforcement
- Legitimate Activity Support and how it deters criminal behavior
- Management & Maintenance Techniques that promote sustained safety
- CPTED Strategy Classifications and the 3-D Concept CPTED Matr
- Applying the “Increase Effort, Increase Risk, Reduce Rewards, Remove Excuses” framework.
- Identifying Crime Potential and Safety Hazards across various environments
- Developing Prevention Plans for Environmentally-Induced Crimes
- Assessing Premises Liability and Minimizing Security Risk in the Built Environment
- Evaluating the Impact of Traffic Calming, Road Closures, Barricades, and Gatehouses
- Lighting Design and its role in effective natural surveillance
- Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure from crime and targeted attacks
- Applying CPTED principles in Schools, Multifamily Housing, Commercial Spaces, and Mixed-Use Developments
🧾 Course Details:
- 40 TCOLE Credit Hours
- Instructor-Led Group Presentation
- Includes Hands-On CPTED Assessment
- Certificate Issued Upon Completion
TCOLE 2103
Problem-oriented POLICING & Community ENGAGEMENT Training Co
🛡️ Basic Crime Prevention Course TCOLE 2101
Crime Prevention I (TCOLE 2101)
40 TCOLE Hours | Community Policing, Physical Security & Cyber Awareness
This foundational course equips law enforcement officers, school resource officers (SROs), and community liaisons with essential tools for crime prevention, physical security, and IT/cyber awareness. Participants learn how to build trust, reduce crime, and engage communities through Neighborhood Watch programs and National Night Out initiatives.
🎯 Who Should Attend:
- School Resource Officers
- Law Enforcement & Community Policing Units
- Security Professionals
- Community Organizers & Public Safety Advocates
📚 Topics Covered:
- 10 Principles of Crime Prevention & Crime Prevention History
- Physical Security: Lighting, Doors, Locks, Windows
- Asset Protection, Target Hardening & Workplace Safety
- Procedural Justice, Mentorship & Servant Leadership
- Theft Prevention & Home Security Assessments
- Basic Cybersecurity & Internet of Things (IoT) Risks
- Alarms, Cameras & Surveillance Fundamentals
- Neighborhood Watch: Train-the-Trainer
- National Night Out Coordinator Training
🧾 Course Details:
- 40 TCOLE Credit Hours
- Instructor-Led Presentation
- 50-Question Test
- Certificate Issued Upon Completion
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🚔 Crime Prevention & Problem-Solving Strategies
Crime Prevention II (TCOLE 2102)
40 TCOLE Hours | Hands-On Training for Law Enforcement & Community Policing
This advanced training course is designed for law enforcement professionals dedicated to proactive, problem-oriented policing and community crime prevention. Participants will learn how to conduct risk and vulnerability assessments in commercial and high-risk areas, implement structured response models, and evaluate the effectiveness of crime reduction initiatives.
Through real-world scenarios, team-based exercises, and structured reviews, this course strengthens your ability to identify recurring problems, build trust, and deliver sustainable public safety outcomes.
🎯 Who Should Attend:
- Patrol Officers & Field Supervisors
- Community Policing Teams
- Crime Prevention Specialists
- Public Safety Coordinators
📚 Topics Covered:
- Effective Communication & Community Engagement
- Principles of Evidence-Based Policing
- Problem-Solving Models (SARA, 5-Step, etc.)
- Commercial Security Assessments (Businesses, Schools, Churches)
- Risk Assessment Formula & Vulnerability Identification
- Post-Initiative Reviews & Success Metrics
🧾 Course Details:
- 40 TCOLE Credit Hours
- Instructor-Led Presentation
- Includes Hands-On Commercial Security Assessment
- 3 Knowledge Quizzes Throughout the Course
- Certificate Issued Upon Completion
TCOLE-Certified Crime Prevention Specialist Exam
🎓 Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CCPS) Exam
The Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CCPS) Exam is an official TCOLE examination administered by the Crime Reduction Institute (CRI). This exam evaluates a candidate’s knowledge in crime prevention principles, community engagement, and problem-solving strategies essential to modern law enforcement and public safety roles.
Successfully passing the exam awards the student the official designation of Certified Crime Prevention Specialist.
📝 CCPS Exam Prerequisite:
TCOLE 2101, 2102, 2103 Course Completion Required
To qualify for the Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CCPS) Exam, you must complete TCOLE courses 2101, 2102, and 2103. The Crime Reduction Institute (CRI) accepts these course numbers from any TCOLE-accredited provider.
🔍 What to Review for the CCPS Exam:
- Crime Prevention History and the evolution of modern strategies
- Target Hardening Principles and the three lines of defense
- Problem-Solving Models, Routine Activity Theory, and Crime Movement Concepts
- The Four Pillars of Crime Prevention
- Core CPTED Principles (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
- Second Generation CPTED: Social structure, cohesion, and its impact on crime and fear of crime
- Community Engagement Strategies and the Abundance Mentality in Leadership
- Effective Communication Principles for public safety professionals
✅ Tip for Success:
While the review session is not required, it is highly recommended for anyone preparing to take the exam for the first time or looking to reinforce core concepts.
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