Landlord Training Program

The Craig Police Department Landlord Training Program is a three-phase program designed for property owners and managers. The first phase is the completion of the Landlord Training, which is facilitated by the Police Department. The training covers areas such as: Preparing the Property, Applicant Screening, Rental Agreements, Ongoing Management, Warning signs of Drug Activity, and Crisis Resolution.

The second phase is accomplished when the property meets the minimum Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) requirements. The requirements include: eye viewers on the front doors of all rental units, deadbolts and striker plates on all exterior hinged doors of all rental units, locks for the windows and sliding glass doors, lighting accommodations in the common areas, and trimming of trees and shrubs to ensure that they do not block the view from windows.

The third phase is met when the manager or property owner hosts a crime prevention meeting with their tenants.

After completion of all three phases, the Craig Police Department gives the managers or property owners a sign to post on the property saying " Member of the Craig Police Department Landlord Training Program." Each year, they must complete a crime prevention meeting to retain the sign.

Since the inception of the Landlord Training Program, local managers and property owners have started a local Landlord Association. The Landlord Association meets monthly and has approximately 20 to 25 members. During the monthly meetings, guest speakers attend and give valuable information. Guest Speakers have included judges, attorneys, credit collections specialist, and police officers.

Contact Information: Sergeant Marvin Cameron 

mcameron@craigpolice.org