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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


Where Can CPTED Help in Your Community?
Transforming an alleyway into a vibrant community space with colorful umbrellas and seating encourages engagement and increases natural...
Joell McNew
Oct 93 min read


Boost Safety at Your Business with CPTED!
As a small business owner, safety is a top priority—and that's where CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) comes in....
Joell McNew
Mar 202 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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