Did you know that the rate of crime in the 30 largest Claremont apartment communities has dropped more than 52 percent in the past nine years?

Any owner or manager of a rental property who wants to limit apartment crime is invited to attend a crime-free training program from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10 in the Padua Room at the Hughes Center, 1700 Danbury Rd.

A previous session was held on Wednesday, February 3.

The program is sponsored by the Claremont Police Department and the Committee for Safe and Healthy Housing. Among topics covered are screening tenants, vehicle related crime and legal updates. Speakers include local police, code and fire officials, as well as an experienced attorney and housing rights and apartment association staff.

The program is free. Light refreshments are served. RSVP to Bob Kern by leaving a message at (909) 399-5498 or email bkern@ci.claremont.ca.us