As summer approaches and residents become busy with activities and trips, the city encourages them to register any vacations with the Dearborn Police Department to provide an extra layer of safety to their homes.
Periodic monitoring of homes
Through the Dearborn Police Reserve Vacation House Check Program, residents can request that officers periodically monitor the perimeter of their home while they are on vacation, and contact them if something seems amiss.
Tips to protect home
Other tips to protect homes and valuables include:
- Do not allow mail or newspapers to build up in the mailbox or on the porch.
- Always keep doors and windows locked.
- Keep the garage door closed and locked.
- Keep the porch light on.
- Keep parked vehicle’s doors locked and the windows closed.
- Do not leave the vehicle running with the keys in it and unattended.
- Do not keep valuables, including electronic devices, in the vehicle.
All residents are also encouraged to sign up to receive free text or email emergency alerts and other important information directly from the Police Department through the NIXLE system.
