National Institute of Crime Prevention & U.S. CPTED Association: Partnership Announcement: NICP and USCA Partner with FLIR – Extech The National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) and the U.S. CPTED…
USCA 2026 4th Annual Conference Overview The US CPTED Association kicked off the year with a January webinar focused on the USCA 2026 Conference Overview, led by members of the…
U.S. CPTED Association Publishes National CPTED Guidelines The U.S. CPTED Association has officially published its CPTED Guidelines, marking an important milestone in advancing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design across the…
December 2025 Webinar Recap: How the Implementation of CPTED Strategies Can Benefit the Cannabis Industry This content is for US CPTED Association members only. Log in to access if you’re…
On November 13, 2025, the US CPTED Association hosted its November webinar titled “Combining CPTED, Physical Security, and Counterterrorism: How Public and Private Sectors are Strengthening Public Safety.” The session brought together over four hundred professionals from across the country to explore how CPTED connects design, security, and modern threat prevention.
The US CPTED Association’s October webinar with Ben Crump and Dan Hendey explored how CPTED principles can be applied to parks and public spaces to make them safer and more inviting for everyone. This engaging session highlighted how the perception of safety directly affects how people use parks.
The US CPTED Association’s September webinar with Ben Crum and Paul Timms brought together more than 300 attendees from across the country. It was an engaging session that focused on how CPTED principles can strengthen safety in schools.
What is a community as it relates to CPTED? By Art Hushen – The NICP Founder & Lead Instructor Rethinking the Definition of Community Webster’s Dictionary offers several definitions of…
Defining CPTED: What is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design? By Art Hushen – The NICP Founder & Lead Instructor A Concept Ahead of Its Time In 1971, criminologist C. Ray…
Learn what CPTED certification means, how to earn the CPTED Professional Designation, and why maintaining certification is essential for credibility and professional growth in crime prevention and environmental design.
Reviving a Forgotten Forest: CPTED in Action at Lower Kinnear Park Aaron Luoma and Dean W. Koonts, principals at HBB Landscape Architecture, brought a compelling case study to the 3rd Annual US CPTED…
At the 3rd Annual US CPTED Conference, Barb Biondo shared how Seattle is applying Place-Based Crime Prevention and CPTED principles to reduce crime in high-risk neighborhoods. Learn how design, policy, and partnerships create safer spaces.
Explore how CPTED strategies are shaping the planning and zoning of cannabis facilities, as presented by Bill Wann at the 3rd Annual US CPTED Conference. Learn why design matters for safety and compliance.
Integrating CPTED into Landscape Architecture At the 3rd Annual US CPTED Conference, Michael Mauer, a principal at M2L Associates, delivered an enlightening presentation titled “CPTED and Landscape Architecture – Creating…
Learn from Elliot Cox’s presentation on how meticulous CPTED applications can dramatically enhance safety in K-12 schools. View the full presentation for comprehensive insights.
Finding Value in the Practitioner’s Expertise Jeff Putnam, a senior security project leader with an extensive background in crime prevention and risk management, recently shared his expertise at the US…
Explore the Clean Sweep Program in Buffalo New York Note: If the video is not displaying properly, you can also find it here. Buffalo’s Clean Sweep Program is a city-led…
Lighting the Way to Change in the University of Texas at Austin Campus Community Joell McNew, president of SafeHorns, delivered a compelling presentation at the US CPTED 3rd Annual Conference…
Join the US CPTED Association (USCA) for an illuminating webinar this July, titled “Blinded by the Light? Reconsidering Street Lighting’s Impact on Crime Prevention.” This engaging session will be presented…
ATTENTION PLEASE! The USICPTED Association is excited to announce that early bird registration for the 2025 Annual Conference is now open! Don’t miss this chance to attend one of the…
The USCPTED Association is proud to present its June webinar: “Applying CPTED in Your Campus Master Plan and Construction Standards.” Join us for this insightful session on June 20, 2024,…
Join the Overview of New Florida Bill 837 – Section 8 Premise Liability & CPTED Webinar Title: Overview of New Florida Bill 837 – Section 8 Premise Liability & CPTED…
Join The US CPTED Association for the March 2023 Webinar Member Information Title: Built for Crime: One City’s Struggle with a Perennial Problem Property Presenter: Janine F. Heiner, JD, CPD…
US CPTED ASSOCIATION SUMMIT by Joelle Hushen
USCA Summit Explore Tampa Bay by Joelle Hushen
The US CPTED Association is excited to announce the association’s inaugural conference to be held in partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) at the Tampa Campus on February…
