South Milwaukee Police Deparrtment

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Phase I (comments and pictures)

Management Training
Resident managers and/or property owners attend an eight-hour seminar presented by the South Milwaukee Police Department. Topics include: applicant screening, rental agreements, drug/gang recognition, the eviction process, and the role of working with police, fire, housing/code enforcement, and other city staff. Special emphasis is given to training owners and managers on applicant screening (to include criminal history background checks), and active property management.

Property owners/managers who complete Phase One Training will receive a green certificate listing their achievement. The certificate should be displayed in the Property Manager's office, so that it is visible to future applicants.

Managers learn:

  • How to use crime prevention techniques on their property.

  • Benefits of applicant screening.

  • Tips to strengthen rental agreements

  • Using the Crime Free Lease Addendum

  • How to become a proactive property manager.

  • How to maintain a fire safe environment.

  • The warning signs of drug activity and other suspicious illegal activity.

  • Tips for drug and gang recognition.

  • Actions to take if they suspect illegal activity on their property.

  • The role of the police and working with the police.

  • Crisis resolution and the eviction process.

  • Understanding criminal background checks.

  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design).

  • Fair housing (treating everyone the same).

  • Active property management.