Lifestyles Commitment

Crime Prevention Education for Homeowners

Mesa, Arizona Sample

Crime Free Lifestyles Commitment

In consideration for their annual membership in the Crime Free Lifestyle Program, The Resident(s) and member(s) of the residence affirm(s) that residents, members of the residence, guests and other persons affiliated with the residents or members of the residence, at or near the resident premises:

1. Will not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or near the said premises. "Drug related criminal activity" means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use an illegal or controlled substance (as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act [21 U.S.C. 802]).

2. Will not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity. Will not permit the dwelling unit to be used for, or to facilitate criminal activity. Will not engage in the unlawful manufacturing, selling, using, storing, keeping or giving of an illegal or controlled substance as defined in A.R.S. 13-3451, at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises.

3. Will not engage in any illegal activity, including, but not limited to prostitution as defined in A.R.S. 13-3211, criminal street gang activity as defined in A.R.S. 13-105 and A.R.S. 13-2308, threatening or intimidating as prohibited in A.R.S. 13-1202, assault as prohibited in A.R.S. 13-1203, including but not limited to the unlawful discharge of a weapon, on or near the dwelling unit premises, or any breach of the peace that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of others.

4. VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS WILL BE A MATERIAL AND IRREPARABLE VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND GOOD CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. A single violation of any of the provisions of this added Agreement will be deemed a serious violation, and a material and irreparable non-compliance with the Program. It is understood that a single violation will be good cause for immediate termination of this Agreement. Proof of violation shall not require a criminal conviction, but shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.

5. Resident(s) affirm(s) they have installed and will maintain the required minimum-security upgrades to the residence and have inventoried and engraved their personal property according to the Crime Free Program requirements.

6. The Resident(s) and member(s) of the residence also affirm(s) that they will keep their personal property secured and all of their doors and windows closed and locked according to the Crime Free Program requirements.

This Agreement is executed or renewed this day between the Resident(s) and the Mesa Police Department.

Resident’s Signature: ____________________________________

Resident’s Signature: ____________________________________

Crime Free Coordinator’s Signature: ________________________

Date: ________________________________________________