Going away on a summer vacation? The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s got your back.
More than 400 members of the Sheriff’s Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) will be keeping a watchful eye on
people’s homes during their out-of town travels.
The Sheriff’s Department offers the free vacation checks year-round. Let us know when you’re leaving and Senior Volunteer Patrol members will perform security inspections outside your home Monday through Saturday. They will check if your doors, windows and garage are locked. They will also hide your newspapers and packages in your side fence or back patio. If they see anything suspicious, they will call for the assistance of a deputy who will determine if there’s been a break in. Upon your return, you will get a welcome home letter listing the dates your home was checked and observations made during the visits.
To take advantage of this free service, complete and return a vacation check form, http://bit.ly/uaV94w, to your nearest Sheriff’s Station or Substation. A full list of our patrol stations, their addresses and telephone numbers can be found on our website http://bit.ly/vWngZk.
