TEMPE CRIME FREE MINI STORAGE
 
     The Crime Free Mini-Storage Program is designed to help owners and manager of mini-storage facilities keep theft and other illegal activity off their property.

     The purpose of this program is to educate the owner, managers and their customers to improve the security and safety of the facility by reducing crime. The program is solution oriented. It is designed to be very easy and effective in reducing crime at mini-storage facilities.

        When renting a self storage unit, the most important concern of the renter is security. Security should always be at the forefront for self storage managers and property owners. To address crime problems at self storage facilities, there needs to be a coordinated effort of the self storage facility and your local police department.

The program utilizes a three phase process:

Phase I

        The Tempe Police Department offers a free seminar to equip managers and property owners with necessary skills to spot potential problems before they occur, and to deal with those problems before it requires police involvement. The following it taught at the class:

  • Preparing the property so it does not attract criminals
  • Applicants screening the sure way to keep criminals from renter self storage units.
  • Rental agreement will provide a further guarantee. All renters must provide a photo i.d., agree to be fingerprinted, etc.
  • Ongoing management techniques
  • Illegal activity recognition
  • Working with the Police Department
  • Drug Activity
  • Fire Safety

Phase 2

        The second phase involves implementation of security requirements that mangers/owners must meet prior to an inspection of their property by the Tempe Police Department.

A few of the significant requirements are:

  1. Adequate security lighting
  2. Access control
  3. "No Trespass" signs posted
  4. Property trimming of bushes and trees
  5. Property clean and free of debris
  6. Disc style locks and security stickers

Phase 3

        The third phase requires renters to sign the Crime Free Drug Free Lease Addendum. Management must obtain renter identification and additional security measures will be recommended.

        Management will be granted permission to display the Crime Free Mini-Storage sign on their property and utilize the logo for marketing purposes once all three phases are completed.

        In the best interest of the program, mini-storage facilities must go through a yearly re-qualification inspection.

        Crime Prevention makes good sense. Working together, we can reduce crimes of opportunity.

Benefits of The Crime Free Mini-Storage Program

  • Fewer criminals renting storage unit

  • Increased property recovery rate by police

  • A more stable, more satisfied renter

  • Increased demand for storage unit

  • Lower maintenance and repair costs

  • Improved personal safety for renters

Criminal Activity Accounts for 

  • Thousands of dollars in stolen property

  • Severe property damage from renter abuse

  • Loss of rent during and eviction and repair process

  • Animosity between renters and property managers

        For additional information on the Crime Free Mini-Storage Program and future training dates, contact:

Tempe Police Department

Crime Prevention Unit
P.O. Box 5002

Tempe, AZ 85280

(480) 858-6333 or
Fax (480) 858-6339