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Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
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Landlords and property managers are
invited to attend a free education training class on various aspects
of effective property management. Topics discussed include applicant
screening, rental agreements, ongoing property management, crime
prevention through environmental design, warning signs of gang and
drug activity, the role of the police, crisis resolution,
and housing assistance programs. |
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During Phase II of the program, an
on-site property review is conducted from a crime prevention
standpoint utilizing the tools of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED). The CPTED concept incorporates such
issues as locks, lighting, landscaping and cleanliness of the
property. |
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III of the program incorporates tenant involvement through resident
crime prevention training. Properties with resident managers are
required to hold an on-site apartment watch meeting which is conducted
by a representative of the Police Department. |
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the San Ramon Police Department, property managers can participate in a
FREE education and certification program. This is a three phase program
that has been developed in an effort to reduce crime, enhance rental
properties and increase property values throughout the city.
Why Should My Property
Participate In This Program?
The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program was successfully developed at the Mesa,
Arizona Police Department in 1992 and has since spread throughout the United
States and Canada. The program has been implemented in over 40 U.S. States,
4 Canadian Provinces, and over 1,400 cities including cities in Japan,
Finland and Puerto Rico. These property managers will reap the benefits of
reduced crime, better community awareness, increased property values, more
attractive neighborhoods, advertisement of participation and improved
quality of life.
How Do We Get Involved?
Getting involved in the City’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is simple.
There are no requirements other than the desire to establish or maintain a
“Crime Free” environment. The three phases of the program do not have to be
completed in consecutive order; however, we do recommend attendance of the
Phase I training class first as this class outlines all three phases of the
program. Once the apartment community is fully certified, the property will
be granted permission the use of Crime Free Multi-Housing signs stating they
have joined the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. The property will also be
granted use of the program logo for marketing purposes.
See which communities are participating in this program
and have successfully become certified.
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To obtain further information on the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
and/or to register for upcoming training contact:
Darlene Kittredge at (925) 973-2796 or
Officer Lance Santiago at (925) 973-3302 |
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