Crime Prevention Solutions
Florida CPTED Assessments for Multifamily Properties
For multifamily owners and property managers: identify security vulnerabilities and get practical, prioritized recommendations for a safer property, including the CPTED assessment component of Florida Statute 768.0706. We also assess schools, houses of worship, and commercial properties.
Led by Ron Vosatka, MS, MBA, FCP — Florida CPTED Practitioner and crime prevention instructor for the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute.
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Safer Communities. Smarter Security
Practical CPTED Assessments from an Experienced Florida Practitioner
Built around Florida Statute 768.0706 • Clear, prioritized findings • Fair pricing
Meet Your Assessor
Every Assessment Is Conducted by Ron Vosatka, MS, MBA, FCP
Ron Vosatka has been a Florida CPTED Practitioner (FCP) since 2019. He is a contract instructor for the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute (FCPTI) of the Office of the Attorney General, where he trains law enforcement professionals in crime prevention and CPTED. Before founding Florida Security Assessments, he spent over a decade as Director of Community Security for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, overseeing security across multiple campuses.
- Florida CPTED Practitioner (FCP) since 2019
- FCPTI contract instructor, training law enforcement
- 10+ years directing multi-campus security operations
- Member, U.S. CPTED Association (USCA) and ASIS International
- Member, InfraGard
- Member, Southeast Regional Domestic Security Task Force
- Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO)
What You Receive
Every assessment is scoped to your property and goals. Depending on the agreed scope, it can include:
- Comprehensive daytime and nighttime inspections
- Evaluation of lighting, access points, parking areas, perimeter security, and more
- Light-meter measurements of parking lot and common-area lighting
- Photographic documentation of findings, with GPS location and timestamp
- For multifamily properties, a checklist of the security measures in Florida Statute 768.0706
- A written report and action plan with prioritized recommendations
- Staff training on safety awareness and crime prevention, when included in the scope
After the visit: we walk you through the findings and answer your questions. Pricing depends on property size, scope, and location, and you receive a written proposal before any work begins.
How We Assess: FSA-SAM™
Every assessment follows FSA-SAM™, our written six-phase methodology:
Establish Context → Develop Understanding → Conduct Systematic Observation → Perform Professional Analysis → Determine Security Significance → Support Management Decision-Making
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Training
Educational programs to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively respond to emergencies, identify risks, resolve conflicts, implement physical security measures, and understand legal and ethical considerations for a safer environment.
Physical Site Security Assessments
We provide expert physical security site assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks. Our tailored solutions enhance safety and security, ensuring peace of mind for your assets, employees, and visitors.
Houses of Worship
Safety & Security
Houses of Worship are not immune from crime. A thorough site assessment and training for staff and congregants can make all the difference.
Multifamily Residential Assessments
The property owner or principal operator, which substantially implements CPTED security measures, has a presumption against liability in connection with a crime
FAQ’s
Frequently
Asked Questions
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multidisciplinary strategy for deterring criminal behavior and protecting a community. It is grounded in the idea that the environment can impact response to crime and social control. CPTED principles aim to create environments that are more conducive to safety and security, reducing the opportunities for crime to occur.
CPTED Principles
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) is a strategy that uses environmental design to deter crime. It is built on six principles:
- Natural Surveillance: Creating spaces where people can easily see what's happening, such as through good lighting and clear sightlines.
- Natural Access Control: Guiding people through controlled entrances and exits and limiting access to buildings and areas.
- Territorial Reinforcement: Designing spaces that give residents a sense of ownership and control, like well-defined property lines or community gardens.
- Activity Support: Encouraging legitimate use of common areas so more people are present to watch over them.
- Image and Maintenance: Keeping spaces clean, well-maintained, and free of vandalism to show the property is cared for.
- Site/Target Hardening: Strengthening doors, locks, windows, gates, and other physical barriers to make crime harder.
These principles can be applied to various locations, including neighborhoods, commercial areas, and public spaces. By incorporating CPTED into design and planning, we can create safer and more welcoming environments.
A CPTED Assessment will identify the positive areas of the properties’ current environment and areas that need improvement. Areas needing improvement, including safety and security vulnerabilities, will be identified and options to consider for corrective actions will be provided to help the owner or principal operator make informed decisions on how to make the environment safer and, for multifamily residential properties, document conditions against the security measures in F.S. 768.0706 (HB 837).
A security site assessment (or physical security risk assessment) is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a security professional. It typically includes an inventory of the assets to be protected and recommendations on how best to protect them. A strong physical security risk assessment will consider how to protect from external threats, natural disasters, and internal damage.
Florida Statute 768.0706 sets out security measures that multifamily residential properties can implement to earn a presumption against liability. A core component of this law is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
CPTED is a strategy that leverages physical environment design to deter crime and improve overall safety.
The law offers property owners and operators a presumption against liability for crimes committed by third parties if they implement specific security measures:
- Security cameras at entrances and exits
- Well-lit parking areas and walkways
- Secure doors and windows (deadbolts, locks, peepholes)
- Locked pool gates
To qualify for the presumption, the property must also have a CPTED assessment no more than 3 years old, performed by a law enforcement agency or a Florida CPTED Practitioner, remain in substantial compliance with it, and provide crime deterrence and safety training to employees. Meeting the statute is voluntary, but it is the only way to earn the presumption. Read our complete 768.0706 compliance guide →
A Florida CPTED Practitioner (FCP) is a certified expert in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). They have completed rigorous training and coursework to understand how to use physical design principles to deter crime.
To earn the FCP designation, individuals must undergo 64 hours of comprehensive CPTED training, including both basic and advanced courses. This training covers topics like property design, surveillance, access control, and community involvement.
Once certified, FCPs must maintain their credentials by completing continuing education courses every three years.
Essentially, FCPs are professionals who can assess properties, identify security vulnerabilities, and recommend design changes to improve safety and reduce crime.
Ron Vosatka, FCP, for Florida Security Assessments has acquired the credentials through FCPTI and is also a contract instructor for FCPTI teaching law enforcement professionals on Crime Prevention and has maintained a contract with the State of Florida Attorney General’s Office for many years.
Insights
👀 Spot the Security Concern!
Can you identify the security risk in this photo?
Pedestrian gate: CHECK
Access Controls: CHECK
Secure Community: FAIL
Cost of Not Having a CPTED Assessment
Most property managers think about security in terms of locks and cameras. But there’s a cost they’re not thinking about: the legal, financial, and safety risk of skipping a CPTED assessment.
Top 5 CPTED Red Flags We See in Florida Multifamily Properties
Are You Inviting Residents—or Criminals? As a property manager or multifamily housing owner in Florida, you’re responsible for more than
Insights
👀 Spot the Security Concern!
Can you identify the security risk in this photo?
Pedestrian gate: CHECK
Access Controls: CHECK
Secure Community: FAIL
Cost of Not Having a CPTED Assessment
Most property managers think about security in terms of locks and cameras. But there’s a cost they’re not thinking about:
Top 5 CPTED Red Flags We See in Florida Multifamily Properties
Are You Inviting Residents—or Criminals? As a property manager or multifamily housing owner in Florida, you’re responsible for more than
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