SOUTHERN OREGON – If you’re headed out of town for holiday travel, some local law enforcement agencies will help keep your house safe while you’re gone.
Many local agencies offer what are called home checks or vacation checks, where volunteers check doors and windows, verify that the right vehicles are at the property, and monitor the area for any suspicious activity.
The Central Point Police Department is reminding residents that it offers the free service as the holidays approach. According to the City of Central Point, trained Volunteers in Police Service perform a perimeter check, a check of all doors and windows, and a verification of vehicles and any people found on the property. If a burglary does occur while you’re away, the emergency contact you specify will be notified…