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Crime Prevention Plan J. Allen Management Company
in collaboration with Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation Presented by Raynold Richardson Vice-President of J. Allen Management Company – (409)
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Criminal Activity Property values decrease
Law enforcement resource demand Property damage Loss of rents Fear/frustration Strained relations with neighbors Increase in owner/management liability Personnel resources required for abatement charges
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Five Steps to Prevention
Administrative crime prevention Property inspection Management and personnel Security Crime prevention through environmental design
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Administrative Crime Prevention
Maintain complete tenant records Completed application, lease, copies of photo identification Credit and criminal background checks Obtain written documentation on databases Test information before choosing permanent background check company Property Rules signed Crime-Free Lease Addendum signed Landlord/Tenant Initial Inspection signed Copies of quarterly Housing Quality Standards inspections Records of police activity
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Administrative Crime Prevention
Tenant Acceptance and Renewal Policy Prohibit all persons from renting or living in a unit with the following: prior history of conviction plea of no contest guilty of any violent felony any felony committed within the last 10 years Immediately evict any tenant arrested for committing crime Post written rental policy in the leasing office Policy to be signed by all current and future tenants Make records available to local law enforcement agencies
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Property Inspections Daily Exterior Inspection
Identify and properly make needed repairs Identify and immediately remove graffiti Maintain landscaping and lighting to optimize natural surveillance Identify unauthorized and inoperable vehicles and properly address per written policy Identify safety concerns and promptly address those issues Night walk every two weeks lighting sources are functioning properly lighting sources pointed in the appropriate directions
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Property Inspections Quarterly Unit Inspections
interiors of any unit Crime-Free Multi-Housing program inspection air filters Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) audit smoke alarms mold implement recommendations bug infestations unit maintenance verification of occupancy record responses to these matters and actions taken Comprehensive Property Inspection
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Management and Personnel
Inform personnel any illegal activity, or activity in violation, will not be tolerated legal remedies shall immediately be pursued against any violators Keep personnel files to include criminal background credit checks Personnel attend Crime-Free Multi-Housing training classes Continuing education for personnel Written log of all tenant communication regarding operations list dates and time, names of tenants owners’ agent involved in contact summary of matter discussed
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Security Patrol Property Written Visitor Policy
Provide monthly written tenant list to the County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Abatement Detective Patrol Property Licensed and bonded security personnel or local law enforcement resident names Keep detailed duty log dates of birth Provide to management daily for recording Unauthorized and Inoperable Vehicles Policy Written Visitor Policy Tenants to notify management enforce a towing policy names of visitors resident tags for all vehicles duration of stay
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Security Zero-Tolerance Policy
Unit occupancy to not exceed the limits of the County/City Code street vendors and solicitors liquor in the common areas Maintain the property within State and County laws and City ordinances loud music and disruptive behavior No Trespassing signs Fire, Zoning, and Neighborhood Preservation ordinances English and Spanish Each access point to the property Authority to Arrest form with the County Sheriff’s Department
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Doors constructed for exterior use Anti-lift/slide devices on sliding windows and doors Dead-bolt strike plates Compliance with all state and local health, safety, and nuisance laws and ordinances 180-degree eye viewers in doors Uniform security lighting Access control Proper trimming of bushes/trees. Community identity signage trees 7-8 feet clearance from ground level bushes trimmed at 2-3 feet to provide detection
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Case Study Haverstock Hills Apartments
Management: J.Allen Management Company Services Provider: Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation First-ever anti-gang injunction Safety zone included neighboring elementary school and businesses Collaboration with HUD, Harris County Sheriff, District Attorney, Harris County Judge, special prosecutor, Aldine Bender School District, and Houston Apartment Association Coalition still in existence and actively meeting
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Case Study Haverstock Hills Apartments
Since March 2017, implemented the following: New LED exterior flood lights Installation new entrance and exit gate system Installed 21 security cameras limited gate cards to residents license plate camera prevent unauthorized entry onto the property Front gate access operational with one-way in and out Crime Awareness Hotline signs around property showing phone number
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Case Study Haverstock Hills Apartments
Since March 2017, implemented the following: Consistent inspection of perimeter fencing Upgraded law enforcement office security bars new computer system for Deputy log-in and the completion of written logs Daily activity reports sent to Management Security Supervisors ensure compliance and quality control Quarterly meetings onsite
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