NICP, Inc (National Institute of Crime Prevention)

09/01/2026

One of the biggest barriers to implementing CPTED isn’t knowing what needs to be done—it’s finding the funding to do it.

Join the U.S. CPTED Association for our September webinar, Safer Spaces, Stronger Communities: Funding CPTED with Government Grants, presented by Elisa Mula.

With a background spanning physical security, economics, technology, and both public- and private-sector security programs, Elisa brings a unique perspective to the challenge of turning safety priorities into fundable projects.

This session will explore how government grant funding can help communities and organizations move CPTED recommendations from plans and assessments into real-world implementation.

📅 Thursday, September 17
🕛 12 PM ET | 9 AM PT
💻 Live on Zoom

Whether you’re developing CPTED initiatives, planning community safety improvements, or trying to identify resources to move a project forward, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Register here: https://uscpted.com/event/us-cpted-association-september-2026-webinar/

🎥 Can't attend live? USCA webinars are recorded and available to members through the USCA Member Portal.

Please like, share, or repost to help us reach CPTED professionals, public safety practitioners, designers, facility professionals, and others working to create safer, more welcoming community spaces.

08/28/2026

Congratulations to the 9 CPTED Practitioners on completing The NICP twenty four hour Advanced CPTED Course in Tampa, FL and on earning their CPTED Professional Designation (CPD) Great job everyone!
TheNICP.com

08/27/2026

Austin approves park security plan to improve public safety and security.
The Daily Texan by Ellie Symons

Amanda Ross, a Parks and Recreation division manager, said the audit and the Parks and Recreation department are focused on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, including vegetation and construction standards as well as security systems, rather than surveillance alone.

Additionally, all technology the city incorporates must comply with the TRUST Act, a resolution that the city council approved earlier this year. The City will not implement cameras and drone systems that use artificial intelligence for surveillance or analysis, according to the resolution.
TheNICP.com

https://thedailytexan.com/2026/08/23/austin-approves-park-security-plan-to-improve-public-safety-security/

Austin approved a Parks Security Implementation Plan on Aug. 12 while approving the city budget. City Manager T.C. Broadnax will be required to implement equipment as directed by the plan, which could include security cameras, non-recording drones as first responders, lighting, radio communication s...

08/24/2026

Congratulations to the 39 CPTED Practitioners on completing The Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute( FCPTI) forty hour Basic CPTED Course in Tampa, FL. Great job everyone!!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to the 36 CPTED Practitioners on completing The NICP forty hour Basic CPTED Course in Las Vegas, NV. Special thanks to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department for hosting the class. Great job everyone!!
TheNICP.com

08/17/2026

📍 USCA 2027 is coming to Tampa!

Save the dates: May 19–21, 2027

We're excited to announce that the 5th Annual U.S. CPTED Association Conference will be held at Hotel Haya in historic Ybor City, Tampa, Florida.

Hotel Haya puts us in the heart of one of Tampa's most distinctive neighborhoods, a setting filled with history, architecture, public spaces, culture, and community. We couldn't think of a better home for three days of learning, collaboration, networking, and CPTED in action.

And this is just the beginning.

📣 Conference registration and the Call for Presentations are coming soon.

We'll also be sharing more in the weeks ahead about the conference program, Hotel Haya, Tampa, and some exciting new opportunities we're developing for USCA 2027.

For now, save the dates: May 19–21, 2027.

We can't wait to welcome the CPTED community to Tampa.

08/14/2026

Aurora City Council consider socioeconomic impact permits for ‘high-risk’ businesses. Denver Gazette By Kyla Pearce

It is designed to prevent the overconcentration of high-risk businesses that “disproportionately target diverse, lower-income communities,” according to council documents. “High-risk” businesses are those associated with negative health or financial impacts, especially when clustered together, Trevor Vaughn, the city’s licensing manager, said.

Businesses would also have to follow certain operational standards defined by Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, an approach that tries to prevent the overconcentration of high-risk businesses in dilapidated shopping centers. Current businesses would also have to follow those standards or could get their permits revoked, Vaughn said Monday.
TheNICP.com

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/08/11/aurora-city-council-consider-socioeconomic-impact-permits-for-high-risk-businesses/

The Aurora City Council moved forward with the creation of a socioeconomic impact business permit intended to space out high-risk businesses. Councilmembers unanimously approved sending the permit question to a future regular meeting, where it would go to an official vote. It is designed to prevent....

08/10/2026

Congratulations to the 30 CPTED Practitioners on completing The NICP forty hour Basic CPTED Course in St.Louis, MO. Special thanks to the US Marshall’s Service for sponsoring and hosting the class. Great job everyone!!
TheNICP.com

08/05/2026

Funding for streetlight project to launch Fort Wayne's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative approved.
Cincade Drudge | The Journal Gazette

“We know that CPTED is very successful with layered investments and not just one thing,” Megan Grable, the city’s neighborhood planner overseeing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design projects, said.

“Crime prevention through environmental design reflects the opportunity for government and citizens to come together in a partnership and create an environment that makes it uncomfortable for criminals, and at the same time, it inspires pride in the people that live in that neighborhood,” Cutler said.
TheNICP.com

https://www.journalgazette.net/local/streetlight-project-to-launch-fort-waynes-safe-neighborhoods-initiative/article_b4987ccf-bb6a-40e9-b159-b1a40b877366.html

A proposed streetlight project in southeast Fort Wayne would mark the first phase of Mayor Sharon Tucker's Safe Neighborhoods Initiative, an effort city officials say will reduce crime by investing

08/03/2026

Why Tampa?

When we began looking for a permanent home for NICP's in-person training, we wanted more than just a classroom. We wanted a city where participants could continue learning after class ended.

Downtown Tampa offers exactly that—a walkable waterfront, great restaurants, historic architecture, museums, public spaces, and countless examples of CPTED concepts in practice.

That's one of the reasons we've chosen Tampa as the home of our in-person training programs.

If you're planning a visit later this month, today is the last day to reserve a room at Hotel Flor using our discounted group rate.

🏨 Rooms starting at just $148/night (plus applicable taxes and fees) at one of Downtown Tampa's premier boutique historic hotels.

Located just steps from:
• Tampa Riverwalk
• Water Street Tampa
• Restaurants & nightlife
• Museums
• Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
• Tampa Convention Center

📅 Stay Dates: August 23–28, 2026

⏰ Reserve by: Monday, August 3

🔗 Reserve here: https://bit.ly/453hHFU

As the home of NICP's in-person training programs, Downtown Tampa continues to grow as a gathering place for CPTED professionals from across North America. We're excited to share these exclusive Hotel Flor rates with our community while they're available.