The Blue Star program is administered jointly by the Houston Police Dept. and the Houston Apartment Assn.
	The Westchase District places special signage on all Blue Star certified properties in our area.
	Officer Mike Prause of the Houston Police Department performs a Blue Star inspection at a Westchase District apartment community.

WESTCHASE DISTRICT LEADS THE CITY IN BLUE STAR CERTIFICATIONS

Blue Star certification is earned only by those apartment communities where ownership and management are committed to maintaining the safest possible environment for residents and guests. It's a distinction that can only be awarded by the Houston Police Department (HPD).

Becoming Blue Star certified is a three-stage process. Apartment managers must first complete 8-hours of comprehensive training on topics ranging from access control and lighting, to tenant screening, employee training, and eviction procedures.

The second stage is for each apartment community to undergo a property inspection. An HPD officer inspects the property to make sure it complies with all city codes, plus the standards of the Blue Star program. They look for code violations – wiring problems, leaking roofs, potholes, or peeling paint. Plus they look at perimeter fencing, mail room lighting, laundry room access, dumpster access and whether or not building numbers are visible. They also check to make sure the landscaping is not overgrown, allowing criminals an opportunity to hide.

After a favorable HPD inspection, the community manager then hosts a Safety Social at the property. Residents are invited for a gathering featuring food, sodas, and door prizes. They’re presented with general public safety information and learn of their community’s commitment to the Blue Star program. The Safety Social is the last step before the community manager is presented with special Blue Star signage, telling all residents and guests that the property is a participant in the HPD Blue Star program.

As of May 16, 2008, 28 Westchase District apartment communities have received their Blue Star certification.

Aberdeen Apartment Homes, 3400 Woodchase
Alta Royal Oaks, 11212 Westpark Drive
Archstone Westchase, 2601 Woodland Park
Belmont Place/LaFontaine, 10501 Holly Springs
Cambridge Place, 10901 Meadowglen
Camden Creek, 3000 Woodland Park
Camden Holly Springs, 680 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. S.
Camden Park, 2700 Woodland Park
Camden Stonebridge, 9850 Richmond
Celebration at Westchase, 10940 Meadowglen
Central Park, 3230 S. Gessner
Fountains of Westchase, 3600 Woodchase
Gramercy Park, 3225 Woodland Park
Meadowchase, 10751 Meadowglen
Mediterra at Westchase, 3131 Hayes
Park at Woodlake, 9545 Ella Lee Ln.
Retreat at Westchase, 2921 Briarpark
Retreat at Westpark, 10575 Westpark
Richmond Green, 9940 Richmond
Richmond Towne Home Apts, 10777 Richmond
Stonecrossing of Westchase, 3030 Elmside
Sunset Shadows, 9850 Meadowglen
Wallingford, 2750 Wallingford
Walnut Terrace, 2801 Walnut Bend
Westchase Forest, 11355 Richmond
Western Ridge, 3350 Rodgerdale
Woodchase, 2900 S. Gessner
Woodtrail, 9902 Richmond

Look for the Blue Star logo when you're looking for a new apartment home.