Clayton Police Department Offering Residential Checks While People Are On Vacation

From the City of Clayton:

March 10, 2021

Spring break is rapidly approaching & for many of us that means time away from home. Whether your plans take you across town or further away, let us know & we'll keep an eye on things. To schedule your vacation check, contact the Clayton Police Department at (314)290-8403 or the East Central Dispatch Center at (314)645-3000.

The CPD’s Vacation Check Program is designed to provide our residents peace of mind while they're away from home for extended periods of time. Officers will perform periodic checks on your residence while it is vacant. This public service helps to safeguard your property & allows for rapid response & owner notification in the event of an emergency or anything that may require your attention.

When possible, please provide 3 business days’ notice of your request before you leave. Additionally, we request you contact the CPD to stop the vacation checks if you return home early.

Disclaimer: The Clayton Police Department cannot & does not guarantee that a burglary, other crime or damage will not occur at your residence; it is only intended to be a request of the CPD to check your home periodically, based upon the availability of an officer from time to time. Consequently, it is recommended that you make every effort to safeguard against losses including securing of high value property, using proper locking devices, alarm systems, etc.

This press release was produced by the City of Clayton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.