Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multi-disciplinary approach of crime prevention that uses urban and architectural design and the management of built and natural environments.  CPTED strategies aim to reduce victimization, deter offender decisions that precede criminal acts, and build a sense of community among inhabitants so they can gain territorial control of areas, reduce crime, and minimize fear of crime.  CPTED is pronounced 'sep-ted' and is also known around the world as Designing out Crime, defensible space, and other similar terms. 

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CPTED TRAINING:

CPTED Basic is a three-day course developed to introduce CPTED principals. This classroom course focuses on reducing crime opportunities by modifying the environment. Students will be introduced to how the physical environment can have a direct relationship on human behaviour. Instruction will be from a combination of Edmonton Police officers working in this field and additional subject matter experts in various aspects of CPTED.

CPTED Advanced is a three-day course developed to include advanced first generation CPTED concepts and second generation CPTED. This class includes both classroom and field components. Upon completion students will have the skills to complete CPTED inspections and reports as well as identify solutions for individual property up to neighbourhood scale level issues.

These courses are open to law enforcement officers (peace officers, by-law), city planners, architects, private security managers, private and public sector property managers, and other members of the community who are interested in crime prevention.  

Basic CPTED Course (Spring)
April 20-22, 2027

Basic CPTED Course (Fall)
October 5-7, 2027

Advanced CPTED Course
November 2-4, 2027

Location
All courses are held in person at the Edmonton Police Association Building, 14220 112 Avenue, Edmonton.

Course Fee
$300 per course (GST included)

Prerequisite
Basic CPTED is required before registering for the Advanced CPTED Course.

Registration Deadlines

Crime Free Multi-Housing Course Spring: March 4-5, 2026, with recertification on March 3, 2026

Crime Free Multi-Housing Course Fall: September 23-24 (re-certification September 22)

Located at Southwest Division Community Room 1351 Windermere Way SW. **Free Parking**

Cost is $150.00

Deadline for registration:

CFMH spring received no later than February 6, 2026

CFMH fall received no later than September 4, 2026

To register for CPTED or obtain further information please contact us at CPTED@edmontonpolice.ca 

To register for CFMH or obtain further information please contact us at CrimeFreeMultiHousing@edmontonpolice.ca