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Safeguard Strategy: Why Florida’s CPTED Statute Should Spark a Nationwide Movement
Key Insights Florida Statute 768.0706 provides liability protection for multifamily property owners who adopt CPTED-based security measures and staff training. Compliance is voluntary but offers a strong legal defense — and may soon be tied to insurance coverage. Florida HB837 and FS 768.0706 together create the first state-level CPTED framework for multifamily housing. Insurance carriers have a unique opportunity to incentivize compliance and standardize CPTED across the cou
Joell McNew
Nov 204 min read


From Anywhere to Everywhere: How Crime Impacts Communities—and What We Can Do About It
As communities grow, so do the challenges they face. From rising property crime to emerging safety issues in shared public spaces, no city is exempt. While headlines often focus on major urban areas like Austin, Texas, the truth is that crime concerns and community safety are universal . Whether you live in a growing metro or a quiet neighborhood, designing safer spaces is no longer optional—it’s essential. Understanding the Impact of Crime Crime doesn’t just affect individua
Joell McNew
Jul 13 min read


Secure Your Peace of Mind: How the Multi-Housing Crime Prevention Program Can Benefit Your Community
Crime prevention is a top concern for many multi-housing properties, as they are often prime targets for criminals due to the high...
Joell McNew
May 1, 20242 min read


Protect against liability for apartments and multihousing properties.
What’s your property's security plan? Has your property implemented security measures that include CPTED-Crime Prevention Through...
Joell McNew
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Create a Safe and Secure Multi-Housing Community with a CPTED assessment
Creating Safer Communities: Understanding Crime and Drug-Free Multi-Housing and the vital role of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles being implemented and maintained. At Safeguard Strategy Crime Prevention Consultants, our mission is to help property managers, owners, and Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) build safer and more secure multi-housing communities. We firmly believe that prevention is the key to fostering a thriving, crime-free environme
Joell McNew
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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