Training
The Texas Crime Prevention Association is committed to providing high-quality, relevant training throughout the year and across the State of Texas.
TCPA offers members reduced training costs and waiver opportunities, making professional development more accessible while continuing to deliver courses that strengthen knowledge, skills, and crime prevention practices.
We also value the experience and input of our members. Recommendations for courses, emerging topics, and exceptional instructors help TCPA develop training that remains relevant to the needs of today's crime prevention and public-safety professionals.
Learn. Develop. Lead.
Through quality training and professional development, TCPA equips our members with the knowledge and skills to strengthen crime prevention and better serve communities throughout Texas.
Description
Crime Prevention In-Service 3902
Crime Prevention In-Service 3902 hours are provided during our Monthly Training and at the Annual Conference. Continuing Education Units (training hours) demonstrate crime prevention proficiency. In-Service hours also count towards the cumulative total required during a training cycle.
Crime Prevention 2101
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:
- Doors,
- Locks,
- Windows,
- Glass,
- Problem Solving, and
- Community Policing
40 Hours | Exam Required | Home Security Survey & Hardware Store Visit | Student Presentation
Crime Prevention 2102
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:
- Commercial Doors,
- Locks,
- Windows,
- Power of prevention, and
- Best business crime prevention practices.
40 Hours | Exam Required | TCPA Security Assessment Project | Student Presentation
Crime Prevention 2103
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:
- Access Control,
- Territoriality,
- Natural Surveillance,
- Maintenance & Management, and
- CPTED Survey Checklist
24 hours | Student Project | CPTED Survey Checklist | Student Presentation
Certified Crime Prevention Specialists Exam 2104
***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).
2 hours | Prerequisite - Completion of Crime Prevention 2101, 2102, and 2103.