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

CPTED Design in Security & Physical Security Presenter

Art Hushen is an Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida, where he teaches a graduate-level course in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) within the Department of Criminology. A distinguished thirty-year veteran of law enforcement, Art retired from the Tampa Police Department’s Special Operations Division, where he played a pioneering role in advancing the practical application of CPTED principles.

During his tenure with the Tampa Police Department, Art was instrumental in establishing the first dedicated CPTED Unit in the United States. He led the development and implementation of Tampa’s earliest CPTED ordinances and design standards under the city’s planning and zoning regulations. His extensive work included conducting numerous CPTED site reviews and CPTED security assessments that have helped shape safer urban environments, both for the City of Tampa and in collaboration with the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP).

As the Founder of the National Institute of Crime Prevention, Art has expanded his impact internationally. He has trained thousands of professionals across government agencies, private sector organizations, and nonprofit institutions in CPTED strategies. Under his leadership, the NICP introduced the CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) Program, setting a national standard for professional recognition and certification in the field of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

Art’s expertise has been widely sought after across the United States and abroad. He has been a frequent guest speaker and trainer for law enforcement agencies, municipal planners, architectural firms, school systems, and numerous professional associations. His collaborative work with the Florida Attorney General’s Office Crime Prevention Training Institute has led to the development of advanced training programs, including the Advanced CPTED Program, the Florida CPTED Designation (FCP), CPTED for Critical Infrastructure, Making Schools Safe by Design, CPTED for Health Care, and Lighting for Safety initiatives.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology from the University of South Florida, and in 2022, was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus on the University’s Department of Criminology Wall of Fame.

Art currently serves as the Executive Director of the US-CPTED Association and is a Past Chair of the Florida Design Out Crime Association (FLDOCA), which recognized his contributions with its prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He is a member of the International Dark Sky Association’s ROLAN Committee, a member of ASIS International and former member of its Physical Security Council and the Illuminating Engineering Society’s (IES) Security Lighting Committee.

In 2025, Art was once again honored for his lifelong contributions to the field with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the US CPTED Association. His leadership, vision and commitment continue to shape the future of crime prevention and community safety around the world.

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