Crime Free Conference
Surrey, BC Canada (Vancouver)
July 14-16, 2008
Crossing the Line
If you can only attend one crime prevention conference this year ... attend this one! This is the Tenth International Conference featuring the highly effective Crime Free Programs. The 2008 annual conference is hosted by the City of Surrey, British Columbia. This is the first time the Crime Free Conference is being held in Canada near Vancouver. The first nine Crime Free Association conferences were a resounding success. See conference photos from 2007 Mesa, Arizona; from 2006 Albuquerque, New Mexico; and from 2005 Riverside, California.
We invite you to join together with Crime Free Coordinators, police officers, security specialists, crime prevention officers, property owners, and managers as we work together towards a goal of a Crime Free tomorrow.
Cutting Edge Programs:
- Crime Free Multi-Housing
- Crime Free Rental Housing
- Crime Free Condominiums
- Crime Free Mobile-Housing
- Crime Free RV Parks
- Crime Free Mini-Storage
- Crime Free Hotel-Motel
- Crime Free Lifestyles
- Crime Free Business
This conference will have information for you regardless if you're new to crime prevention or an experienced professional. Have you tried to implement a targeted Crime Prevention program before and found that crime statistics didn't go down? The Crime Free programs are different! Each program has shown a statistical reduction in police calls for service (as tracked by the Mesa, Arizona Police Department). The programs have been implemented in many parts of the World...and they work!
Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for law enforcement and the business community that deals with rental housing, condominiums, hotels, motels, mini-storage, and manufactured-housing. Regardless of your experience level, you are guaranteed to learn something new at this conference.
For interested law enforcement professionals, there will be certification courses taught. This will be a "train the trainer" format taught by professionals currently running the programs in their jurisdiction.
For experienced professionals, who are already been running one or more programs, we will offer development courses with cutting edge information and improvements that have been created by the various jurisdictions and communities. These classes will fill in the gaps in your training and take you to a new advanced level.
For the business professional and property owner/manager, learn how to make your business safer and how to work with the police. Everyone wins when we work together!
Conference Coordinators
City of Surrey, BC:
City of Surrey Conference Website
Keynote Speakers
Lance Talbott
City of Surrey Crime Reduction Strategy Manager
Dr. Darryl Plecas
RCMP University Research Chair in Crime Reduction
Featured Speakers
Tim Zehring - Mesa PD - Crime Free Executive Director
Crime Free Mobile-Housing - Train-the-Trainer
Crime Free Hotel-Motel - Train-the-Trainer
John Start & Dave Rowe
Crime Free Multi-Housing Train-the-Trainer Certification
Attorney Denny Dobbins
Legal Updates
Chris McGoey - McGoey Security Consulting
Retail Store Robbery Prevention
CPTED Lighting Design
Shopping Center Risk Assessment & CPTED Survey
Dan Andresen - Easy Tracking Software
Training Sessions Planned
- All Eight Crime Free Programs: Multi-Housing, Rental Housing, Mobile-Housing, Condominiums, Storage Lockers, Hotels/Motels, Family Lifestyle, & Crime Free Business
- Nighttime Apartment CPTED Survey with Chris McGoey
- Personal Safety for Managers
- Fixing Poor Exterior Lighting Designs
- Train-the-Trainer Certifications
- CCTV What You Need to Know to Make it Effective
- Clandestine Drug Awareness
- CPTED Lighting Design
- Shopping Center Risk Assessment & CPTED Survey
- Retail Store Robbery Prevention
- Crime Free Platinum
- Electrical Fire Safety Inspection Team
- Hate Crimes
- How to Effectively Check References
& Guard Against Identity Theft
- How to Reduce Auto Theft in Underground Garages
- Integrated National Security
- Legal Updates
- Mail Fraud & Theft
- Odd Squad
- Personal Safety for Managers
- Police Youth Academy & Crime Free
- Police/Fire/By-law
- Risk Management/Liability
- Easy Tracking Crime Free Software by Dan Andresen
Conference Registration Cost
Early Registration: $150.00 US/CAN Dollars before June 1, 2008. After June 1st the conference fee is $175.00. Persons registering after June 1, 2008 are not guaranteed to receive customized conference items because of the time required for items to be custom stitched or embossed.
VISA/MasterCard/American Express
or check payable to:
City of Surrey
What's Included?
Three-days of crime prevention training classes and information exchange. Unlimited networking at social events. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks during breaks. Registration covers all handouts and free promotional items like conference logo golf shirts and more, if you registered before June 1, 2008.
E-mail Mike Murphy for more information (604) 591-4364
Host Conference Hotel
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
15269 104th Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia,
Canada
Phone: (604) 582-9288
Fax: (604) 582-9712
Special Conference Rate: $ 109.00 per night (CAN) This special rate is good for one week before and one-week after the conference. Be sure to book your hotel room early to secure your place.
Nestled in the Frasier Valley, the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel has recently undergone a complete transformation and is ready to welcome you to our premier four-star hotel and conference centre. The best of British Columbia is at our doorstep. We are only 30-minutes away from most of greater Vancouver’s attractions by SkyTrain or car including Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain, and the beaches of White Rock.
Other Nearby Hotels
Sandman Suites Guildford
10608 151A Street
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Phone: (604) 582-7263
Alternate Accommodation just blocks from the Sheraton. Use group reservation number 49676
Things to See & Do in British Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How do I get from the airport to the conference hotel?
- A: The hotel is 25 miles from the Vancouver International airport making it an easy ride by rental car or a $50 taxi fare. Shuttles may be arranged, if possible
- Q: When we arrive at the hotel, when and where can we sign-in for the conference?
- A: Usually you can check in Sunday evening before the conference and certainly Monday morning. Look for signs posted in the hotel lobby for details
- Q: What is the weather like in Surrey, BC in July?
- A: Absolutely Perfect for touring British Columbia
- Q: What is the "dress" for the conference?
- A: Casual!!!! Dress for comfort. Shorts, t-shirts, sandals, and polo shirts are okay, but carry a sweater or light jacket because indoor air conditioning can get quite cold (remember Savannah?)
- Q: Is the hotel close to famous Vancouver attractions?
- A: Absolutely! Everything is available by SkyTrain or car. A golf courses are nearby. Budget rental cars are available on-site
- Q: Are there any organized tours planned?
- A: Yes. there is a day trip planned to Whistler on Sunday and an evening excursion on Monday night and shopping trips.
- Q: Are there opportunities for golf or other sports?
- A: Definitely! Surrey has four great golf courses nearby and is a golf destination.
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