What to expect from an HB 837 CPTED Assessment?
Since HB 837 was signed into law in March 2023, many apartment owners and property management companies throughout the State of Florida have awakened to
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Over the past 30 years, CIS security consultants have assisted over 1,000 multi-family properties in reducing crime and premises liability. The first step in this process is conducting a crime prevention assessment to investigate the various conditions contributing to potential risk.
During assessments, our security consultants identify the presence of accelerating social and physical disorders, evaluate the effectiveness of crime prevention and risk management measures, and explore optional solutions for remedy.
Upon completion of the assessment, our consultants present a report of findings and proposed strategy for resolving matters of concern, prepared and delivered with careful attention to potential liability.
In addition to crime prevention assessments for existing portfolio properties, our security consultants frequently assist property management companies in assessing crime and security conditions for real estate during the acquisition process.
When engaged as consultants prior to purchase, our experts can provide valuable insight into social and physical disorders often overlooked by acquisition teams and reduce post-purchase improvement costs by identifying corrective actions for use during negotiation.
Click below to learn more about our methodology for conducting crime prevention assessments in residential communities and multi-family properties.
Prior to conducting the on-site assessment, our security consultants analyze crime statistics, incident reports, and criminal intelligence products to identify unique conditions warranting special consideration during the on-site assessment.
During the on-site visit, our security consultants meet with the property manager to identify important elements of the community’s characteristics, resident behavior, rental conditions, management practices, and previous incidents. The manager interview is followed by a physical survey of the property to identify specific conditions contributing to crime or social disorder, followed subsequently by a nighttime assessment to evaluate lighting, CCTV conditions, and discreetly observe after hours activity and community behavior.
Topics of assessment include:
Our security consultants are recognized worldwide for their knowledge and achievements related to managing crime and liability in residential communities and multifamily housing. Following are some highlights of our accomplishments and credentials:
K.C. Poulin, cATO, CPS, CPOI
KC is a consultant and expert witness of matters related to community-based public safety, crime prevention, premises liability in multi-family housing, security officer operations, and managing risks of predatory aggression (e.g., workplace violence, stalking, etc.). As the CEO of CIS, KC is the lead architect of our community-based security and public safety programs and is co-author of two criminal justice textbooks. KC is a veteran expert witness and has provided decisive testimony in multiple premises liability cases.
Hector Rodriguez, CPP, FCP, cATO
Hector is the Assistant Vice President of Special Projects and a security consultant focusing on matters related to school security, crime prevention for multifamily properties, security department operations, workplace violence, and protection of houses of worship. Hector has over 24 years of experience in security management and previously led one of the most advanced private security operations in the United States.
Shannon Bryson, FCP
Shannon is a staff consultant and expert witness on premises liability, crime prevention, community policing, and special event security. As one of the architects of the CIS Private-Sector Led Public Safety Program, he directed the PSLPS program in Orlando for several years. Shannon is certified Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP) and joins CIS with over 25 years of experience as a DEA agent and police firearms and tactical instructor.
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