The Clover Police Department's Vacation House Check Program is designed to provide peace of mind to our residents while they are away from home for extended periods of time. The Police Department will attempt to make periodic checks on your residence while it is vacant. Information you provide allows us to contact you or your designated emergency contact in the event that the residence may need attention.
The Vacation House Check Program provides an overall increase in police presence around your home during your time away. Due to staffing issues and unforeseen circumstances we cannot guarantee the safety of your home or personal property. This program is a public service to help safeguard citizens' property and allow for a rapid response and owner notification in the event of a problem.
Qualifications for Vacation House Check Program
- Residence must be in the Town of Clover
- A Vacation House Check Request form must be completed and delivered to the Clover Police Department. The authorization and waiver section of the form must be signed in the presence of our staff before accepting the form. * No forms will be accepted by mail *
- Service does not include feeding animals, watering plants, or picking-up mail and newspapers.
- Service is not available for homes that are vacant or for rent.
- Officers will not enter into any areas where live animals are located, including fenced in yards.
- Residents are required to call the Police Department if they return home earlier than planned.
Download Vacation House Check Request Form
Crime Prevention while on vacation begins with making sure your home is protected while you're away. Before you leave your home, please keep in mind the following Crime Prevention suggestions:
- Keep shades and blinds in their normal positions
- Stop mail and newspapers, or ask a trusted neighbor to pick them up every day.
- Put timers on several house-hold lights so they turn on and off at appropriate times.
- Arrange to have yard work done while you are gone.
- Make sure all your door and window locks are in working order - and use them.
- Activate your home alarm.
- Leave a radio on low or put it on a timer.
- Turn off the ringer on your phone and turn down the volume on your answering machine.
- Allow a trusted neighbor to park in your drive-way.