Community Engagement and Crime Prevention for Patrol is a comprehensive course designed to equip patrol officers with proactive techniques to deter and reduce criminal activity. Participants will explore key strategies such as environmental design, community engagement, intelligence-led policing, and data-driven approaches to crime prevention. The course emphasizes situational awareness, effective communication, and problem-solving tactics that enhance public safety. Officers will learn to identify potential crime patterns, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement strategic interventions that align with modern policing principles. Through case studies and practical exercises, this course empowers officers to take a proactive role in preventing crime within their communities.
TCOLE 3902 – Community Engagement & Crime Prevention for Patrol – CEU 6 hrs.
Welcome to the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Risk Management Course — your gateway to mastering the proven principles of designing out crime and creating safer, more resilient environments.
This course is crafted for professionals and decision-makers across urban planning, law enforcement, security, architecture, and facility management who are seeking a practical, evidence-based framework for a better understanding of risk and liability related to CPTED. Understanding risk and its impact on the community enhances public safety through intelligent environmental design.
TCOLE 3902 – Risk and Liability for Business (A Guide for CPTED Practitioners) – CEU 2 hrs.
TCOLE 2103 - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Available Seats: 18 of 30
Cost: $500.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
November 10, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 11, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 13, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 14, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:WILCO Sheriff’s Training Center map
8160 Chandler Rd
Hutto, TX 78634
(CPTED Class B, ICA Accredited) This course is equivalent to TEEX #78056 and meets the requirements for school resource officers. CRI now offers the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course, accredited by the International CPTED Association. CPTED aims to enhance participants' understanding of their immediate physical environment. By altering this perception, participants can better grasp the direct relationship between the environment, human behavior, and crime. Understanding the design, management, and effective use of the environment is crucial for successful crime prevention efforts. While CPTED is not a complete solution to community problems, it provides tools to eliminate or reduce environmental obstacles to social, cultural, or managerial control. Importantly, CPTED does not require extensive technical knowledge. For it to be an effective community crime prevention strategy, basic CPTED concepts must be easily understood by as many people as possible. The following learning objectives are essential for the successful application of CPTED in your community. Topics Covered: Access control, Surveillance, Territoriality, Legitimate activity support, Management and Maintenance strategies, Classifications of strategy, The 3-D concept CPTED Matrix, Increasing the effort Risk Reducing the rewards, Removing the excuses, CPTED assessment and survey process, Assessing crime potential within different environments, Identifying crime and safety hazards, Developing plans to prevent environmentally induced crimes, Assessing security liability in the built environment and how to reduce premises liability, Examining the impact of road closures, barricades, gatehouses, and traffic calming, Practical applications of lighting towards improving surveillance Importance of protecting critical infrastructure from attacks, Applications of CPTED in schools, multifamily housing, commercial and mixed-use environments Bring to class: Laptop, Pen, Paper, Good Attitude 40 TCOLE hours | CPTED Practical Assessment
TCOLE 2104 CCPS Exam and Review
Available Seats: 24 of 30
Cost: $100.00
Credit Hours: 2
Date: November 15, 2025 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location:WILCO Sheriff’s Training Center map
8160 Chandler Rd
Hutto, TX 78634
This in-person, online exam consists of 100 questions covering the content of TCOLE courses 2101, 2102, and 2103. Successful completion of the exam qualifies the student for the TCOLE Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.
The exam evaluates knowledge in key areas, including the history of crime prevention, target hardening strategies, problem-solving methods, community engagement, core CPTED principles, leadership, and communication skills.
To be eligible, students must provide proof of successful completion of TCOLE courses 2101, 2102, and 2103. CRI accepts these courses even if completed through other approved organizations.
Basic Crime Prevention - TCOLE 2101
Available Seats: 30 of 30
Cost: $500.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
February 2, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 3, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 5, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 6, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos , TX 78666
Crime Prevention I (TCOLE 2101) 40 TCOLE Hours | Community Policing, Physical Security & Cyber Awareness This foundational course equips law enforcement officers, school resource officers (SROs), and community liaisons with essential tools for crime prevention, physical security, and IT/cyber awareness. Participants learn how to build trust, reduce crime, and engage communities through Neighborhood Watch programs and National Night Out initiatives.
Advance Crime Prevention Strategies - Problem Oriented Policing TCOLE 2102
Available Seats: 30 of 30
Cost: $500.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
March 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 24, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 25, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 26, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March 27, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos , TX 78666
Crime Prevention II (TCOLE 2102) 40 TCOLE Hours | Hands-On Training for Law Enforcement & Community Policing This advanced training course is designed for law enforcement professionals dedicated to proactive, problem-oriented policing and community crime prevention. Participants will learn how to conduct place centered investigations related to hot spots, and high-risk areas, implement structured response models, and evaluate the effectiveness of crime reduction initiatives. Through real-world scenarios, team-based exercises, and structured reviews, this course strengthens your ability to identify recurring problems, build trust, and deliver sustainable public safety outcomes.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) TCOLE 2103
Available Seats: 30 of 30
Cost: $500.00
Credit Hours: 40
Dates:
April 13, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 16, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 17, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos , TX 78666
Certified Crime Prevention Specialist Exam (CCPS) TCOLE 2104
Available Seats: 30 of 30
Cost: $100.00
Credit Hours: 2
Date: April 18, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location:Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos , TX 78666