Actually, the home and business watch program is active year-round. Sgt. Carol Adams, head of the Community Care Unit at the department, said once a home or business is added to the department’s list, a patrol officer will stop by the location daily to ensure it is secure.
“Every night when there is roll call, (police) will read out the addresses saying that family is away on vacation and no one should be there,” Adams said.
This is a timely reminder to use these services to help keep crime out of the neighborhood.