BECOME A CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING MEMBER!

Administered as a C.O.P.S. program, Spokane's Crime Free Multi-Housing Program (CFMH) assists landlords in reducing crime and calls for police service by promoting crime prevention education and focusing on safety in the living environment of apartment communities.  CFMH is a C.O.P.S. program in partnership with the Spokane Police Department, Spokane County Sheriff's Department and numerous other agencies and organizations (see Partnerships).

2008 CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING TRAINING SCHEDULE March 20-21 June 19-20 September 18-19 Contact us at 835-4572 to register for the training or download brochure with registration form.

Benefits

• A stable, more satisfied tenant base.
• Increased demand for rental units with a reputation for active management.
• Lower maintenance and repair costs.
• Increased property values.
• Improved personal safety for tenants, landlords, and managers.

The CFMH Four-Step Membership Process

1. Sixteen hour training session for landlords, owners, and managers covering such topics as applicant screening, rental agreements, identifying illegal activities, evictions, working with police, fire, code enforcement, human services and more.  Graduates receive a Letter of Completion.
2. Meeting minimum Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (C.P.T.E.D.) requirements.  This includes proper deadbolts, double window locks, peepholes on apartment front doors, proper trimming of bushes, security lighting, etc.
3. Member properties hold two documented meetings with their tenants yearly.  Participation in National Night Out Against Crime qualifies as a meeting.
4. The owner, staff member or a resident is assigned as a liaison to the neighborhood area C.O.P.S. or S.C.O.P.E. Substation.  Becoming a liaison does not require actually working in the substation.

During 2007, we trained 41 landlords, managers and owners. Since 1998, We have trained 320 landlords, managers, owners and agency professionals in crime prevention for apartment complexes and single family rentals.

Check out these articles for more information about Crime Free Multi-Housing:

• Spokane's Approach to Crime Free Multi-Housing
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Combating Crime Problems in Rental Property
• Taking Action as a Manager
• Safe Streets - Creating a Neighborhood Free from Nuisance

For more information or to register for training, call (509) 835-4572.