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Published on: 10/11/2008
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"In some communities, developing a strong partnership can be difficult," states Deb Tellinghuisen, crime free programs coordinator for the Fargo, N.D. police department.She suggests managers start by calling their local police department and speaking with the officer who patrols the area.
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"We encourage managers to call and ask a crime prevention specialist to come out and do an assessment," says Tellinghuisen.
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"We want to help you because it helps us," says Tellinghuisen.She adds that self storage managers should go out of their way to create a sense of community both with the police and with those who rent a unit at their facilities.