The University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute will host a Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, May 18-21. This KLEC-approved course is based on the concept that proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in both the incidence and fear of crime while also improving quality of life.. Topics covered include:

• CPTED concepts and principals

• Behavior and the physical (built) environment

• Vehicular and pedestrian traffic issues as it relates to access and safety

• CPTED as a means of economic revitalization

• Planning process including land use, zoning, codes and ordinances

• CPTED assessments and plan review

• Data collection, analysis, presentations and reports

• Practical exercise involving site visits

• Discussion of participant issues or local problem

Course tuition is $1,000. Suggested lodging is the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 1000 Export St., Lexington. Register here.