Training

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

TCPA website – https://tcpa.wildapricot.org/Training 

Crime Prevention II – 2102

March 16-20, 2026 – Fletcher Warren Civic Center – 5501 Business Hwy 69 South, Greenville, TX   or 

April 20-24, 2026 – Plano Police Department – Substation 4640 McDermott Road, Plano, TX 75025

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

TCPA website – https://tcpa.wildapricot.org/Training 

Crime Prevention III- 2103

May 4-6, 2026 – Fletcher Warren Civic Center – 5501 Business Hwy 69 South, Greenville, TX   or 

June 1-3, 2026 – Plano Police Department – Substation 4125 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX 75025

Crime Prevention 2103 is an introduction to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).  CPTED is a multidisciplinary approach that involves urban planning, architecture, law enforcement and community engagement. The course focuses on designing physical environments to reduce the opportunity of crime and enhance overall safety. The student will learn the basics 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