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Certified Prevention Specialists
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Introduction To CrimePrevention Course
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Crime Prevention Specialist Certification Information
June 2 – 4, 2008
OPOTA – London Facility
August 27 – 29, 2008
OPOTA – Richfield Campus
October 27 – 29, 2008
OPOTA – Cambridge Campus
Introduction To Crime Prevention Course
The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be hosting a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course© for law enforcement professionals interested in beginning crime prevention initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge. Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities. This comprehensive course is designed to address local community issues ranging from physical security to violence prevention. The course is tailored to the needs of today’s crime prevention and community policing practitioners, and places great emphasis on programmatic initiatives giving the practitioners the knowledge, tools and resources to do their jobs successfully.
Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition and the appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention means working in partnership, rather than in isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse. It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug free. It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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Crime Prevention Practitioners and Loss Prevention Managers
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Crime and Loss Prevention Professionals interested in refreshing their knowledge
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Community Policing Officers, DARE Officers and other interested law enforcement personnel
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Citizens involved in Community Policing or Crime Prevention efforts
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Chiefs and Sheriffs interested in starting Crime Prevention programs in their communities
PRESENTERS
The instructors for the Basic Crime Prevention Course are known in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of expertise in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention. All the instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.
SEMINAR DATES & LOCATIONS
June 2 – 4, 2008
OPOTA
London Facility
August 27 – 29, 2008
OPOTA—Richfield Campus
October 27 – 29, 2008 OPOTA—Cambridge Campus
SEMINAR FESS & POLICIES
The registration fee for the three day training is $150.00. (Registration fee includes registration materials, course instruction, and attendance certification). The training at the OPOTA London facility does include lodging and meals. Meals and lodging are the responsibility of each registrant who attends the trainings offered at the OPOTA Richfield and Cambridge Campus and other training locations. The program hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. No refunds will be given after deadline for registration which is five days prior to the seminar date. If circumstances dictate cancellation, please call the OCPA office before registration deadline. You will be responsible for payment after the registration deadline and will be billed accordingly.
TOPICAL INSTRUCTION
History Theory of Practice of Crime Prevention
-Historical Overview
-Theory and Practice
Professional Resources & Development
-Community Programs
-Youth Issues and Programs
-Crime Analysis
-Crime Prevention Marketing
-Presentation and Facilitation
-Time Management
-Identify and Nurture Potential Leaders
-Challenges
Homeland Security
-Emergency Response Security
-Physical Security
-Burglary Prevention
-Facility Security
-Farm/Rural Crime Prevention
-Loss Prevention
-Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Personal Safety and Security
- Personal Safety
-Crime Prevention for Youth
-Crime Prevention for Seniors
-Prevention of Cybercrimes
-Violence Prevention
A Professional Recognition In Crime Prevention
When you apply to be certified as a Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS)© from the Ohio Crime Prevention Association, you are on your way to demonstrating that you are among the best in the field. You'll join a select group of men and women who have made the commitment to excellence in crime prevention, and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge. Founded in 1992, the OCPA CPS Program was designed not only to further evaluate professional standards and evaluate individual performance, but also to recognize and distinguish those who have reached one of the highest levels of achievement in the crime prevention profession. Among crime prevention professionals and law enforcement executives, the CPS is known and valued. Not only is it a mark of distinction within our profession, but it offers you a wide range of benefits:
- Professionalizes and institutionalizes the crime prevention field
- Recognized professional certification by a professional organization
- Demonstrates qualifications to obtain Continuing Education Units for higher education
- More clearly defines a Crime Prevention Practitioner's job description
- Establishes crime prevention standards that all departments will strive to follow
- May lead to promotion within your agency based on a recognized professional specialization
- Assist in defining the crime prevention officer's relationship to the Department's Accreditation program
- Further defines the role of the crime prevention professional within a community policing framework
- Assists the OCPA in identifying professional instructors
- Assists the CPS upon retiring, to maintain professional standards and to increase marketability
- Eligible to purchase and wear the OCPA’s distinctive CPS lapel pin
PROCESS FOR APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION
All members interested in taking the test must complete the Application Form and mail with payment to: Ohio Crime Prevention Association, Certification Committee, 6277 Riverside Drive, Suite 2N, Dublin, OH 43017, (614) 718.3211. The Application Form and payment must be received at least five days prior to the testing date in order to be eligible to take the test. Only OCPA members may take the examination. Applications for membership can be obtained by calling the OCPA Office. The CPS exam will be administered by your OCPA District Representative. Once the OCPA Office has received your application and fee, they will contact you with your District Representatives name and contact information. You can then contact your OCPA District Representative and make arrangements to take the CPS exam.
FEES
To offset the cost of administering the Certification Program, a $50, non refundable, registration fee is due with the filing of the certification application, made payable to the OCPA. Payment for the exam must be received before the exam can be taken. The fee is valid for taking the examination and one re-test if necessary.
TESTING PREPARTION AND TESTING
The test consists of 100 questions, multiple choice, and true and false. Each certification candidate will have two hours to complete the examination. The test is based on the revised OCPA Basic Crime Prevention Manual curriculum. In order to be eligible to take the CPS exam you must have a Certificate of Completion from the OCPA 3-Day Basic Crime Prevention Course and be an OCPA member.
RE-CERTIFICATION
The principle purpose of the CPS Certification Program is professional development. Continuing education in the field of crime prevention is necessary for all who are involved with crime prevention programming, whether from the private or public sector. A Re-certification Program has been designed to encourage individuals to keep current in new field developments and maintain their credentials. The certification designation is good for three years, after which individuals will be required to re-certify their credentials. This process will be based on credit for completed professional development courses from specified organizations, a list of which will be distributed at the time of testing. The fee for Re-certification is $30.00.
The 3-Day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course and Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) are copyrighted property of OCPA.
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