THE CRIME PREVENTION PEOPLE™
Here are the most FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about the ISCPP.
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Board of Directors
- How can I serve as a member of the Board? Any current member can submit their name to be a candidate to the nominations committee to run for a position on the ISCPP Board of Directors. Elections take place during the annual member's meeting at the Symposium.
- How do I contact a member of the Board? Go to the Board of Directors page of this site for the most up to date list.
- Is there a phone number to contact the ISCPP? Please call 864-884-8466.
- What is the mailing address of the ISCPP? Our mailing address is:
ISCPP
PO Box 476
Simpsonville, SC 29681 USA
International Crime Prevention Specialist Curriculum
- How do I purchase the ICPS Curriculum? Current ISCPP Members pay $110 US (shipped anywhere in the world) for the International Crime Prevention Specialist Curriculum. Non-Members pay $160 US (shipped anywhere in the world). You can order a curriculum online with a credit card from the ISCPP STORE page of this website. We use the PayPal system to process the credit card orders. To order by check, money order or purchase order, use the ISCPP STORE page of the website to download an order form.
- What does it mean to pass the ICPS test? It demonstrates your grasp of the basic knowledge in the field of Crime Prevention.
- What is the test? It's a 200 question multiple choice test with a two hour time limit.
- Is there a fee to take the test? ISCPP Members pay $35 US to take the test. Non-members pay $75 US. If you signed up for the ICPS Training & Testing ($275 US), then the test fee is included.
- Of the 5 electives that I have to choose prior to taking the ICPS Test, should I pick the topics I know the least? No! You should pick the topics that you know the best. There is so much material for a student to know in the core material, that you want to select the electives you know.
- What is the ICPS Curriculum Training & Testing? Prior to the ISCPP Symposium, we offer a two and one half day ICPS Curriculum Training followed by the 2 hour test. The cost is $275 per person and you receive the 2 and 1/2 day ICPS Curriculum Training, the ICPS Curriculum, test fee and one year membership to the ISCPP. The ICPS Curriculum Training is also available anywhere in the world providing you can have at least 10 people. Once this criteria has been met, the airfare, hotel and per diem costs of the trainer are paid for by the ISCPP. For more information, please go to the ICPS CURRICULUM TRAINING below.
- What do I have to do if I want to host an ICPS Curriculum Training in my community? Please see the section on the ICPS CURRICULUM TRAINING below.
- Do I have to take the ICPS Curriculum Training in order to take the ICPS test? No, we offer testing when at least 15 people in a location want to take the test and a local group is willing to pay for the cost of bringing an ISCPP proctor to that location to administer the test.
- Who can be an ISCPP Proctor to administer the ICPS test? Only those designated by the ISCPP Board in accordance with ISCPP policy may be a Proctor. This is done to protect the integrity of the test and maintain the high standards of the ISCPP.
- What do I get when I pass the ICPS test? You receive the incredible ICPS certificate (suitable for framing), an ICPS lapel pin, and a letter acknowledging your success sent to your Chief/Sheriff/Director or Company President. In addition, you can use the initials ICPS after your name signifying that the ISCPP recognizes you as an International Crime Prevention Specialist.
- What is the ICPS designation many ISCPP members have after their name (e.g. Joe Prevention, ICPS)? It means they passed the ICPS test, demonstrating their knowledge of crime prevention.
- Do I have to do anything to continue to use the ICPS designation? Yes, you must remain a current member of the ISCPP. There is no test to "re-certify" because ICPS isn't a certification.
- I took the test (1990 to 2004) but my designation is CPS. What happened to the CPS designation? With the release of the revised International Crime Prevention Specialist Curriculum in 2005, the ISCPP Board of Directors decided to rename the designation from CPS to ICPS. If you are a CPS, you can get the new ICPS designation. Please read the question about passing the old CPS test but wanting the ICPS designation (six questions below).
- Is there any other international crime prevention test? We are not aware of any other international test in Crime Prevention.
- When was the curriculum updated? It has been updated twice. The first time was in May, 2005. The ISCPP's Training Committee completed a 4 year update of the ICPS Curriculum. ISCPP Members and Crime Prevention Professionals from all over the world assisted in the writing, contributing, and editing of the 500 page ICPS Curriculum. The second revision was in March, 2006. Several updates to chapters were done. There are plans to update it again in 2008. The ICPS Curriculum is a "work in progress" because there are new issues in crime prevention. The ICPS Curriculum will be updated and revised every few years.
- If I passed the old ISCPP CPS Test, how do I become an ICPS? The ISCPP Board of Directors has approved a proposal that will make any current ISCPP Member who passed the ISCPP's CPS test based on the 1990 CPS Curriculum a "CPS Alumni." CPS Alumni will automatically be "grandfathered" in the ICPS as long as they produce their original CPS certificate at the time of their request to be grandfathered.
- What happens if I already passed the old ISCPP CPS test and want to purchase the new Curriculum? Those current ISCPP members who are CPS Alumni (passed the ISCPP's CPS test based on the 1990 CPS Curriculum), may purchase the new ICPS Curriculum for a limited time for only $55 (US) which includes shipping. That's a 50% savings! You will be required to send a copy of your ISCPP CPS Certificate to qualify for this price.
- What if I passed the old ISCPP CPS test and want to purchase the new Curriculum at a discount, but am no longer an ISCPP Member? You must renew your membership for $35 (US) in order to be eligible for the 50% discount given to ISCPP CPS Alumni. To renew your membership, go to the ISCPP STORE page of this website.
- What if I passed the old ISCPP CPS test and want to get the new designation of ICPS and the incredible ICPS Certificate (suitable for framing)? If you are a current ISCPP member, you can get the incredible ICPS Certificate (suitable for framing) by sending a copy of your old CPS certificate to the ISCPP Office. Please allow 4-6 weeks to receive your incredible ISCPP ICPS Certificate (suitable for framing).
- What does the incredible ICPS Certificate (suitable for framing) look like?
A sample of the incredible ICPS Certificate (suitable for framing)
ICPS Curriculum Training
- What is the ICPS Curriculum Training & Testing? The ISCPP's International Crime Prevention Specialist Curriculum Training & Testing is a three day intensive review of the ICPS Curriculum to prepare you to take the ICPS Test. The cost is $275 per person and registrants will receive two and one half days of Curriculum Training to prepare them to take the test, a copy of the ICPS Curriculum, test fee and one year membership to the ISCPP. The ICPS Curriculum Training is available anywhere in the world providing you can get at least 10 people to take the course. Once this criteria has been met, the airfare, hotel and per diem costs of the trainers are paid for by the ISCPP.
- What do I have to do if I want to host an ICPS Curriculum Training and Testing in my community? This has to be coordinated with the ISCPP Training Chair several months in advance. Please contact the ISCPP Office (see contact information in the Board section above or use the contact form on the BOARD page. You need to find a location with room for at least 10 people in a classroom setting. The room must have audio/visual capabilities of a TV/VCR/DVD, screen for a laptop and projector.
- Who registers the attendees? Registration is done by the ISCPP Office. They will handle all questions, keep a roster of attendees, and accept payments for training.
- How can I pay for the ICPS Curriculum Training & Testing? We accept checks, purchase orders, and money orders in US funds made payable to the ISCPP. We also accept credit cards if you go to the ISCPP STORE page of this website and use the Paypal system.
- Who are the trainers for the ICPS Curriculum Training & Testing? Our trainers are volunteers with years of practical experience in crime prevention. They all meet the ISCPP Policy on trainers established by the Board of Directors. Most of our trainers have to schedule time off of work in order to train in your community and are volunteering their time and talents to give back to the crime prevention community and the ISCPP.
- If I host an ICPS Curriculum Training & Testing, will I get to take the training for free? In 2006, the ISCPP Board changed this to give the hosting agency 1 free registration for the Training & Testing for every 10 paid registrations.
ISCPP E-News
- What is the ISCPP's E-News? In order to communicate with members worldwide in a fast, efficient, and inexpensive manner, the ISCPP sends out approximately every 2 weeks e-mails in the form of our E-News. Once a member signs up for the service, you will receive approximately 2 e-mails a month of news, resources, conferences and much more!
- How do I sign up? Once you join the ISCPP, your e-mail address will be added to our e-mail distribution list. If you have not provided the ISCPP Office with your e-mail address, please contact the ISCPP Executive Director Richard Cannady, ICPS using the information on the BOARD page of this website and request to be added to the list. Please include your ISCPP member number in the e-mail request.
- What if I'm not an ISCPP Member? Only current ISCPP members may register for this service. To join the ISCPP, go to the ISCPP STORE page.
- Can I submit items to the e-mail communication system? Any member may submit items that are relevant to a world wide audience of crime prevention professionals by sending the information to ISCPP Executive Director Richard Cannady, ICPS using the information on the Board page of this website. The ISCPP reserves the right to edit any submission. We all learn more when everyone shares!
Membership
- How much is ISCPP membership? $35 (US) per year/per person.
- Is my organization a member of the ISCPP? No, only people are members.
- When will I receive my renewal invoice? They are mailed out quarterly in March, June, September and December. If you have any questions, contact the ISCPP Executive Director using the form on the Board page of this website.
- How do I join? Complete the application and mail it in with your check for $35. To get the application, go to the ISCPP STORE page of this website.
- Can I pay for my membership by Credit Card? Yes! Go to the ISCPP STORE page and process your request through the PayPal system.
- How will I know that I joined? You will receive an ISCPP membership certificate, lapel pin, and membership card via snail mail.
- What if I don't have e-mail? You will still get most of the benefits of membership (such as the Practitioner newsletter), but they will not be sent out in such a timely manner. They will have to be snail mailed to you. You will not receive the ISCPP E-News.
- How can I verify that my membership is Current? Contact the ISCPP Executive Director Richard Cannady, ICPS using the information on the Board page of this website to find out all the details of your particular membership.
Practitioner
- When will the ISCPP's newsletter - The Practitioner - be sent out? The Practitioner is e-mailed out quarterly. Please look at the table below for a complete publishing schedule including the deadline for submissions followed by the month of publication.
Issue Submit Articles By: Published By: Spring February March Summer May June Fall August September Winter November December
- How do I - as a current ISCPP member - get added to the distribution list for the Practitioner? E-mail ISCPP Executive Director Richard Cannady, ICPS using the form on the Board page of this website and request to be added. Please include your membership number (if you know it).
- If I'm not a member of the ISCPP, can I still receive the Practitioner? No, it's a benefit for members only. Go to the ISCPP STORE page and join today!
- What if I don't have e-mail? We will snail mail out copies for those members who request it that don't have e-mail.
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How do I submit an article for publication? ISCPP members may e-mail the article in a Microsoft Word format to the Practitioner Editor by using the information on the BOARD page of this website. Attach any relevant pictures/graphics in a separate e-mail or embed them in the Word document. Articles submitted should be relevant to crime prevention practitioners worldwide. Please note: the ISCPP reserves the right to edit any submission for content and space.
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- I have an older version of Adobe Acrobat but I can't view the newsletter. What should I do? Uninstall the old version of Adobe Acrobat Reader prior to downloading the new version.
Symposium
- Where will the 2008 Symposium be held? The 29th ISCPP Crime Prevention Symposium will be held in Colorado (USA) October 20-25, 2008. More information is available from the SYMPOSIUM 2008 page of this website.
- Who do I ask questions about the 2008 Symposium? Contact the Board by using the information of the BOARD page of this website.
- What occurred at previous ISCPP Symposiums? To read a complete report - including pictures - view the SYMPOSIUM 2003, SYMPOSIUM 2004, SYMPOSIUM 2005 and SYMPOSIUM 2006 pages of this website.