Protecting Your Property: Proactive Approach

Many nuisance or criminal activities can be prevented by businesses and property owners taking a proactive approach to protecting private properties. Here are a few things businesses and property owners can do:

• TAA (Trespass Arrest Authorization) Form
• Post signs on your property such as "No Trespassing"
• Do not leave empty cardboard boxes where they are publicly accessible
• Do not leave furniture or chairs where they are publicly accessible
• Do not feed or give money to non-patrons
• Increase presence or implement private security measures
• Secure trash enclosures
• Reduce foliage that may be used as hiding spots for people/property
• Ensure adequate lighting

Trespass Authorization Form 

*According to SB 602, all trespass forms require a notary. This form will be uploaded shortly.

When to Call the Police Department:

• Criminal activity and/or the presence of drugs or paraphernalia
• Loitering outside of establishments when not a customer (i.e. person has not purchased items from surrounding businesses)
• Trespassing
• Impeding access to businesses
• Aggressive panhandling

CPU (Community Preservation Unit)

• Abandoned shopping carts
• Excessive trash, debris, and outdoor storage, other unclaimed property (On Public Property)

*Items on private property are the sole responsibility of the owner, property management, or designated representative.

Learn more about the Community Preservation Unit.

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