Crime Free Multi-Housing

The Crime Free Multi-Housing Program is designed to help owners, managers, residents and police work together to keep illegal and nuisance activity out of rental communities.

What the Program is all about

Multi-faceted approach to crime prevention geared specifically for the rental community.
Partnership between police, landlords and residents.
Copyright program (Mesa Police) that utilizes a three-phase certification process.
Comprehensive screening process for new residents and renewed leases.
Benefits to all partners involved.

CFMHP - Three-Phase Certification Process

Phase 1: Landlord Management Training (one-time certification training)

The police train the landlord (employees) in understanding:

Crime prevention;
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED);
Resident selection;
Combating illegal activity;
Good property management; and
Building partnerships within the community.

Phase 2: CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Envi ronmental Design) Inspection

The police conduct a yearly CPTED audit of the building and grounds and provide a written report to the landlord. The landlord must meet the minimum standards to receive certification. Basic fundamentals of CPTED are:

Access Control;
Surveillance; and
Territorial Reinforcement (includes maintenance and activity generators).

Phase 3: Resident Safety Social

The police meet with residents to explain the Program and the importance of their role in the partnership with police and the landlord by:

Encouraging participation in pro-active initiatives; and
Providing crime prevention and safety awareness tips.

Landlords who receive full certification in the Program are permitted to post the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program signs and include the copyright logo in their advertising.

Benefits for Landlords:

More stable and satisfied resident base - extended lease term.
Lower maintenance and repair costs - improved property values.
Improved personal safety for owners and managers.
Appreciation for dedication to Community involvement - appreciative neighbours - improved communication.

Benefits for Residents:

Safer and more pleasant place to live - want a longer term residency.
Community environment -neighbours actually speak to each other.
Identify with owners and managers who care and make a difference.
Develop a sense of personal pride & ownership.

Benefits for Police:

Reduced calls for service.
Better use of police resources.
Better communication - exchange of information.
Cooperation and better relationship with owners, managers and residents for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and enforcement.

To obtain further information on the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program contact:

Stephanie Batista CFMHP Coordinator, email or call 613- 236-1222 ext 2324.

Cst. Matthew Hunt, CPTED Unit and Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, email or call 613-236-1222, ext 2319.

Landlords presently participating in the program include: