Certification

CERTIFICATION IS EASY

1. Attend the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) owner/manager seminar
2. Meet the CPTED minimum safety and security requirements for the rental property
3. Host a resident crime prevention meeting and invite a representative from the Huntsville Police Department to present safety tips

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CRIME FREE CERTIFICATION

• Use a solid core or metal door for all entrances
• Use a quality deadbolt lock with a 1” throw bolt
• Use a heavy-duty, four-screw, strike plate with 3” screws to penetrate into a wooden door frame
• Use a wide-angle 160° peephole mounted no higher than 58”
• Secure all ground-floor windows with secondary blocking devices
• Proper lighting and maintenance
• Proper landscaping

SPEAK WITH A PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Fill out this online interest form and a program representative will be in touch.