LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Long Beach Police Department – Long Beach California
CPTED Expert for City. Worked in Crime Prevention, Investigations for past 20
years. Applied CPTED concepts to proposed and existing residential, commercial
and government properties for past 7 years. Member of a multi-disciplinary
action team to address crime and blight at “hot-spot” properties. Inspected
proposed new developments and provided analysis on project impact on police
services. Conducted research on CPTED applications and theories. Wrote CPTED
guidelines for Police Department and public.
Perform analysis of proposed new building plans for residential,
non-residential, parks, open space and government projects. Recommendations are
provided to reduce criminal opportunity through land use planning, architectural
features, circulation systems, landscaping, and physical security devices.
Provide input into Environmental Impact Reports regarding potential criminal
activity, demand on law enforcement services, and measures to take to mitigate
the concerns.
Conduct inspections on over 200 existing properties. Work with multi-agency team
along with community members to develop long and short term strategies. Made
formal recommendations on improvements to reduce the opportunity for crime,
giving the community a feeling of safety and security. Conduct community
meetings on a regular basis promoting partnerships between the City and
community members for the purpose of problem solving and accountability.
NEW DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
Perform analysis of proposed building plans for residential, non-residential,
parks, open space and government projects. Recommendations are provided to
reduce criminal opportunity through land use planning, architectural features,
circulation systems, landscaping, and physical security devices. Provide input
into Environmental Impact Reports regarding potential criminal activity, demand
on law enforcement services, and measures to take to mitigate the concerns.
1. Long Beach Police Department CPTED Expert
Long Beach, California (2000 to Present)
2. Fifteen Group Land Developers Consultant
Los Angeles, California (2006 to Present)
3. City of North Las Vegas Consultant
North Las Vegas, Nevada (2006)
4. City of Paso Robles Consultant
Paso Robles, California (2006)
EXISTING PROPERTY ANALYSIS
Analyzed hundreds of existing residential and commercial properties which are
experiencing significantly high levels of crime. Work with multi-agency team
along with community members to develop long and short term strategies. Provide
formal recommendations to reduce criminal opportunity and return control of
community back to owners and residents.
5. Long Beach Police Department
Long Beach, California (2000 to Present)
6. Fifteen Group Land Developers Consultant
Los Angeles, California (2006 to Present)
7. City of North Las Vegas Consultant
North Las Vegas, Nevada (2006)
GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER SENSITIVE PROPERTY INSPECTIONS
Extensive experience and knowledge in the unique considerations and critical
nature of governmental properties and other sensitive projects. Responsible for
conducting inspections, providing expert input and making formal recommendations
on these types of properties for the City of Long Beach, California and
elsewhere.
1. Multiple City parks – Inspections and analysis to address high crime and
loitering of homeless.
2. City Hall Civic Center – Enhanced security analysis.
3. Long Beach Convention and Visitors Center – Public space lighting and
visibility.
4. Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific – Visibility and access control analysis.
5. Various properties where possible civil litigation is anticipated.
6. Other confidential projects.7. Traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as
lead consultant on their Urban Security Project.
8. Consultant for Caltrain Public Transportation station hardening project.
SECURITY ORDINANCE AND FORMAL GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT
Assisted with the development of formal CPTED guidelines and city ordinances for
new and existing properties.
1. City of Long Beach, California
2. City of North Las Vegas, Nevada
TRAINING COURSE DEVELOPMENT
Basic and Advanced CPTED Course Curriculum
Developed and presented courses in the concepts and application of Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design. The courses covered topics such as:
history and four principles of CPTED, blueprint analysis, site evaluation and
report writing, park space, lighting, activity support, defensible space and
public art. Multiple teaching techniques such as PowerPoint, written handouts,
class interaction, field inspections and practical exercises are used. These
courses have been presented to police and government officials, planning
commissioners, engineers, architects, property managers, property owners and
community members.
CPTED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE
Law Enforcement Academy instructor for CPTED Course.
Provide Basic and Advanced CPTED training to City of North Las Vegas Police
Chief, Planning Commissioners, City Management and Staff.
Provide specialized CPTED awareness training to public groups.
CPTED training seminar speaker to the Apartment Association of California Cities
Annual conference.
Developed Basic and Advanced CPTED course curriculum and presented to over 100
law enforcement agency personnel.
Provided training and consultation to the City of Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Vulnerability Assessment Team.
PUBLICATIONS
CPTED Guidelines and Inspections Manual - City of Long Beach California.
This manual is currently being developed and is designed to assist developers,
property owners and city staff understand CPTED and apply the concepts to
commercial and residential properties.
Website Content
Developed and wrote the content for CPTED Security website http://www.cptedsecurity.com.
Webmaster and creator of California CPTED Association website http://www.cacpted.org.
MAGAZINES/PERIODICALS - PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Apartment Association of Southern California Cities
Crime Watch News
Various website articles on CPTED
ASSA ABLOY Future Lab. Crime Stoppers Article how CPTED and mechanical
security devices work together.
GUEST SPEAKER APPEARANCES
“Letter of the Law” Television Show – Hosted by Long Beach City Prosecutor Tom
Reeves
“Get Safe” Seminar - Hosted by the Discovery Channel’s Norma Vally.
Apartment Association of Southern California Cities Annual Conference
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