Crime School

Crime Free Multi-Housing Program goal is to keep illegal activity off rental apartment property. We discuss the core components of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program in part-one of this episode, and how it developed into the dynamic law enforcement-based program that it is today. Today’s special guest is Tim Zehring. He created the Crime Free Multi-housing Program in 1992. There is no one better to tell you about all the benefits of the comprehensive crime prevention program. Crime Free Multi-housing If you own one or more multi-family apartment properties or you’re in the business of residential rental property management then this program is for you. Apartment Owner or Manager Ask yourself these questions: Do you want help to prevent criminal incidents from occurring on your property like open and active drug activity, gang activity, loitering, trespassing, graffiti, vandalism, property damage, burglary to rental units and vehicles, stolen cars, and physical assaults of residents... Do

Home Security - Family Plan to be Safe In this episode, learn about home security and how to make any home, condo, or apartment your castle and protect all those who live in it. Interview with Dunagun Kaiser about Home Security and Safety "Reluctant Preppers" YouTube Show Dunagun Kaiser I gave my thoughts about home security and preventing crimes like home burglary, home invasion robbery, and my personal strategy for creating and using a safe room. Unlike some of my guests here at Crime School, I had no idea what questions would be asked or where the interview might go. Home Security Points of Discussion How a burglar looks at you home and selects a target. Burglar view from the street. Don't want your house to be the easy target. Home, apartment, or condo is a box with door and window openings. Fortify these openings as necessary for the risk level. Heavy duty deadbolts, strike plates, door viewport. Window and glass door strategies. Home invasion robbery scenario. Why a rob

Making Places Safe Crime needs a place to happen. Making Places Safe from crime puts focus on the where question. It is far easier to develop a security plan for a single place than to figure out answers to innumerable questions about who, what, when, how, and why a crime might occur. A rising trend in criminal activity may require some level of intention and action to address the contributing risk factors. Making Places Safe Some places are inherently safe. Without any thought, action, or intention required to make them that way. This does not mean that these places are 100% guaranteed safe. Yet, most would agree that it's reasonably safe. These fortunate places usually have several things in common: Historically safe geographic area & neighborhood. Nature of the premises is low-risk (e.g. single family home versus 24-hour store). Daily activity & visitor traffic is low-risk. The occupants or users of the place keep it reasonably safe. Some places can be made reasonably safe by usin

Crime Prevention Works. "If we can get people to make that commitment, to prevent crime, we can give them the tools they need to do it. Ideally, we should all be working together in partnership toward that same goal." Our guest, internationally known crime prevention expert Tim Zehring knows that crime prevention works best with a plan. If you're interested in the field of crime prevention you simply must listen to this episode. Crime Prevention Works Crime prevention is similar to fire science Elements necessary to commit crime Bad Seed Theory Motivation versus consequences It's everyone's job to prevent crime Business crime prevention Criminal deterrence Why criminals are like big heavy rocks and some are like weeds Proactive versus reactive law enforcement Why property owners have more power than the police Why a public-private partnership works best Misconceptions about the job of law enforcement Crime prevention works Crime Free programs People feel that that th

Why might burglars choose your home before others? Look at your home and habits from the perspective of burglars. Discover what you should do before burglars come calling. Evaluate your own home like a burglar and take action. Involve the family and develop your own security plan. Set a date for annual review and update the commitment. Podcast Time Stamps: [0:50] - I know your neighborhood [1:15] - Your home is familiar to me [1:50] - Your home is poorly secured [2:15] - Your home is dark at night [2:37] - I know things about your lifestyle [3:12] - Your front door is hidden from view [3:55] - There are no alarm warning signs [4:23] - There's no dog protecting your home [4:42] - Your neighbors are not alert for burglars [5:04] - I know you’re on vacation Burglars See a Protected Home 10 Reasons Why a Burglar will Choose Your Home.Tweet This I know your neighborhood Burglars know the streets and getaway routes because they live, work, or attend school nearby and routinely drive down you

About Crime School My idea for a Crime School came in response to several decades of speaking to business owners, and crime victims about how to reduce their risk of physical harm and/or property loss caused by criminal activity. Security expert Chris E. McGoey is the host of Crime School. He facilitates talk-show discussions with industry experts, crime victims, and product manufacturers about the methods, tactics, and tools being used to prevent crime. Chris E McGoey Crime victims learned the hard way that the laws of society, the police, and private security didn't protect them from crime. Becoming a crime victim reminded them that personal safety and preventing property loss at home, at a place of business or when out in public is primarily their responsibility until help arrives. Most crime victims admit that they didn't think much about crime prevention or make plans to prevent specific types of crime, but would now like to learn more about it if training was accessible and affordable. Let’s no