Officer Jennifer Cruz-Rios
Crime Free Officer
(707) 249-0468
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Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

NEXT 8 HR PHASE 1 TRAINING DATE:

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

If you are interested in becoming a part of the CFMH Program or missed out on our April training, please complete a contact form and email it to Officer Cruz-Rios.

Purpose

FPD Goals

CFMH Goals

Program History

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program was developed in Mesa Arizona in 1992, with the goal of reducing crime, drug, and gang activity in rental properties. The program is sponsored by the International Crime Free Association that provides training or other assistance to local agencies in the administration of their programs. The program spread to more than 2,000 cities in the United States with successful programs assisting in reducing crime on average between 75-90% according to the International Crime Free Association. The purpose of the program is to gain the commitment of property owners, managers, tenants, and the community to maintain properties free of illegal or destructive activity and to promote a higher quality of life within each neighborhood. Successful programs increase community participation, provide accountability for property owners, and lower maintenance costs. The proven crime prevention methods and program phases improve public safety for tenants, property owners, and the community.

Property owners and managers will receive training from various city departments on crime prevention techniques. The following topics will be discussed: fire prevention, health and safety issues, information regarding CPTED standards and the benefits of tenant screening. Attendees will be provided with a crime-free lease addendum, and learn how to monitor and respond to criminal activity occurring on rental properties. The training will equip the property owners and management employees with the necessary skills to prevent or identify problems before they occur.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

For the opportunistic criminal, the use of C.P.T.E.D. (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) has been used to combat crimes that might occur in the parking lots or common areas. Proper landscaping and lighting can lessen assaults, robberies, drive-by shootings, auto burglaries and auto thefts. When police, property managers, and residents make a dedicated effort to crime prevention and the Crime Free Multi-Housing program, the outlook for success is extremely high. Let's make our community a safer place to live and enjoy for many years to come.

New Members

Are you a owner or property manager of an apartment community in Fairfield and are interested in bringing the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to your tenants? Please fill out the contact form below and email it to jrios@fairfield.ca.gov.

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