Crime Free Programs
This program was designed from the popular and ever expanding
Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, which has spread across the United
States and Canada. This program
is designed to be law enforcement driven and allows for a strong working
relationship between law enforcement and management within the hotel/motel
industry.
Benefits
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Decreased Criminal Activity
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Property More Appealing and Marketable
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Safe Environment for Guests
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Safe Environment for Employees
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Reduced Costs for Repairs
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Maintain Inventory / Profits
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Less Litigation
How It Works
The Crime Free Hotel/Motel Program is a unique,
three-phase certification program for hotel/motel properties of all sizes.
The first phase is the completion of a four-hour program taught by law
enforcement personnel. Frequently guest speakers will also attend to
address specific topics relating to hotel/motel properties. This
police-sponsored program is designed to be very easy and yet extremely
effective at reducing criminal activity.
The Crime Free Hotel/Motel Program addresses these
topics:
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Understanding Crime Prevention
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C.P.T.E.D. (Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design) Concepts
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The Registration Process
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Active Property Management
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Early and Later Warning Signs
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Combating Crime Problems
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Police: Reactive vs. Proactive
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Employment Issues
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Potential Liability Issues
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Clandestine Drug Labs
Phase One: Training
Upon completion of the mandatory four-hour
training program, participants are eligible to begin the second phase.
This is accomplished by contacting the Crime Free Hotel/Motel Program
Coordinator. When the coordinator comes to the property, your property
will begin the second phase and the property will then receive the
certificate for Phase One completion. The certificate is signed by the
chief law enforcement official of that community and is also signed by
the Crime Free Hotel/Motel Program Coordinator, who sponsors the
training.
This certificate is to be immediately
framed and displayed at the front desk or in a prominent place
where guests are sure to see it. Prospective guests may also be
informed that your property management is working with the police
to keep the community healthy. Although several certificates may be
awarded due to numerous employees attending the Phase One training, only
one Phase One certificate needs to be displayed at the front desk.
Phase Two:
C.P.T.E.D. (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Prior to obtaining a certificate of completion of
the program, a representative of the police department will inspect the
rental property to assess physical security and general appearance of
the property, including locks, lighting, and landscaping. The property
must meet the minimum requirements set forth in the inspection in order
to achieve this second certificate. Upon completion, the certificate
will show that the property has met the minimum requirements of the Crime
Free Hotel/Motel Program. The property then automatically moves into the
third and final phase which is full certification.
Mandatory
C.P.T.E.D. Security Requirements:
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Posting of certificates
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Positive photo identification of guests
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Lighting, locks, and landscaping requirements
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Recording of serial numbers
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Screening procedures / cash policies
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Key controls
Phase Three --
Full Certification
Once fully certified, the property manager will
receive a gold certificate. This certificate should also be posted
behind the front desk with the certificates obtained in Phases One and
Two. (This certificate is the only certificate that has an expiration
date. It is renewed each year after the subsequent annual C.P.T.E.D.
evaluation has been conducted.)
An added incentive to reach full
certification is the use of the Crime Free Hotel/Motel Program logo in
all appropriate advertisements as well as on company letterhead,
business cards, and associated paperwork.
Costs of Illegal
Activity in Hotel/Motel Properties
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Property damage resulting from destruction of
rooms, burglaries, or drug labs
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Loss of rent during repair periods
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Fire resulting from drug labs which are highly
combustible and dangerous
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Decrease in demand or overnight lodging
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High turnover of employees due to fear of
guests
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Loss of valued guests
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Litigation costs due to injuries on property
Proven Management
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