Buffalo, NY, is taking Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) beyond theory and into action by embedding it into government initiatives that enhance public safety and community well-being. In this session, Ron Dixon, Special Project Manager for Crime Prevention at the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, will showcase how CPTED is being applied through:

1. Clean Sweep Initiative – A nationally recognized best-practice model integrating CPTED into large-scale neighborhood revitalization.
2. Safe Exchange Zones & Supervised Visitation Initiative – Ensuring safe, accessible locations for families through environmental design.
3. CPTED Buffalo Resident Handbook & Tri-Fold – Educational tools empowering residents, businesses, and law enforcement to apply CPTED strategies.
4. CPTED Data Driven Site Assessment – Using analytics and environmental design strategies to target high-crime areas and implement CPTED solutions effectively. Teaching assessments to Buffalo Police Community Police Officers to help strengthening Law Enforcement & Community Relationships

This session will provide a real-world blueprint on how CPTED can be integrated into government-driven initiatives, community partnerships, and urban planning efforts. Whether you’re in government, law enforcement, or community development, this presentation will highlight strategies for using CPTED to create long-term, sustainable impact in your city.

The webinar will be from 12:00pm – 1:00pm eastern standard time.

CPTED in Action: How Buffalo is Integrating Crime Prevention into Government Initiatives – Presented by Ronald Dixon

Ronald Dixon

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