Crime Prevention 2103 is an introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. The student will learn the basic concepts of CPTED and how they are applied in a security plan. The student will be able to identify the following:
24 hours | Student Project | CPTED Survey Checklist | Student Presentation
Upon completion of Crime Prevention 2101, 2102 and 2103, student is eligible to take the TCOLE exam to become a Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CCPS). Students must meet all criteria in order to be eligible to take the exam.
2 hours | Prerequisite - Completion of Crime Prevention 2101, 2102, and 2103.
Crime Prevention 2102 covers commercial security and the TCPA Security Assessment. This course is more advanced and goes deeper into commercial applications of security and the power of prevention. The student will be able to identify the following:
40 Hours | Exam Required | TCPA Security Assessment Project | Student Presentation
Crime Prevention 2101 introduces students to the concepts of physical security and basic problem solving for law enforcement. Student will learn the basics of target hardening, and crime prevention. The student will be expected to conduct a student presentation as well as identify the following:
40 Hours | Exam Required | Home Security Survey & Hardware Store Visit | Student Presentation
Meet the Presenter
Officer Anna Kraft serves as the Community Relations Officer and Public Information Officer for the Schertz Police Department, where she combines law enforcement experience, crime prevention expertise, public engagement, and strategic communications in service to the Schertz community.
Officer Kraft holds a bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from Mississippi College and an associate’s degree in graphic design with an emphasis in Digital Photography. She began her law enforcement career after graduating from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer Training Academy in 2010. Following a military-related relocation to the San Antonio area, she returned to law enforcement and graduated from the Alamo Area Council of Governments Police Academy in 2017.
A Certified Crime Prevention Specialist since 2021, Officer Kraft has continued to expand her professional expertise through certifications as a Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician, CarFit Coordinator, Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician, TCOLE Instructor, Mental Health Officer, and Advanced Public Information Officer.
Her commitment to crime prevention and community service earned her the 2022 Texas Crime Prevention Association Outstanding Crime Prevention Officer for the State of Texas. She was also nominated for Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician of the Year in 2023 and 2025.
The 52nd Annual Texas Crime Prevention Association Conference will take place on July 19-22, 2027, at the Westin located at 9821 Colonnade Blvd San Antonio, Texas 78230. The 2027 conference provides continuing education for Crime Prevention Specialists* and Security Professionals, while also creating valuable opportunities to share successful crime prevention programs from across the nation. The conference agenda will be posted once finalized, and we will share additional presenter information as it becomes available.
*Crime Prevention Specialists must successfully complete an update course or be assigned primarily as a crime prevention specialist by the appointing chief administrator once every two years in order to maintain their proficiency pursuant to the TCOLE §221.39 standard.
TCPA has secured a special group rate of TBD. Room rates are available based on availability so please make your accommodations early.
2027 EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
Our Mission
To encourage the prevention of crime through coordinated and concentrated efforts, and through programs and functions that encourage citizen involvement and participation, to preserve safe environments and communities for the citizens of Texas.
