Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Leslie is a 38-year employee of IU. She spent 25 years with the IU Police Department, serving as an officer, detective, and detective sergeant. This has been followed by 13 years with IU Public Safety Physical Security and Access Control as an analyst, manager, and director. As Director of the IU Public Safety Physical Security and Access unit, Leslie and her team work to develop and implement reasonable and effective physical security and access standards to create thoughtful enhancements to the physical environment to promote safe campus spaces, working closely with campus and external partners.

During her time with the IUPD, Leslie received basic and advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design training from Tim Crowe, noted criminologist and previous Director of the National Crime Prevention Institute. She later became a Certified Indiana Crime Prevention Practitioner. Leslie's experience also includes serving as an adjunct instructor in criminal justice for Ivy Tech Community College for 18 years. Leslie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Studies from IU and a Master of Science in Criminology from Indiana State University.

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Matthew currently works as a Safety and Security Specialist with IU Public Safety. In this position, he conducts security assessments of university properties to provide recommendations to enhance the security posture of buildings through the use of video surveillance, access control solutions, and implementation of various CPTED standards and best practices. In addition, Matthew coordinates with various University departments and outside vendors to identify appropriate equipment and ensure proper installation. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with Criminology from Valparaiso University, a Master of Arts in Security Management from American Military University, and the Associate Protection Professional Board Certification from ASIS International.

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Brandon served with the IU Police Department for over a year, and now serves as a Project Management Specialist within IU Public Safety. Through IU Public Safety, Brandon received Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) training from Dan Keller, founder of the American Crime Prevention Institute in Louisville, KY. Brandon specializes in CPTED, risk assessment, and physical security systems, including surveillance and building access control. Brandon is a graduate of the IU Police Academy and has been able to apply the knowledge and hands-on experience in law enforcement to strengthen his current work in safety planning, risk assessment, and physical security strategy. 

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