Crime Prevention-Environmental Design

CPTE is based on the notion that crime prevention is a community-wide responsibility and not only a police function. Students will learn about commonly utilized strategies that are intended to reduce the fear of crime and opportunities to commit crimes. These strategies are particularly important during the planning and design phases. CPTE is a pro-active crime-fighting technique that believes the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime as well as an improvement in the quality of life. Students will get an introduction to these concepts as they benefit law enforcement in general.