Vacation Check Program

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The Lakewood Police Department offers vacation security checks for residents. Members of the Volunteer Support Team (VST) will conduct periodic checks of the exterior of your home while you are away. 

  • What is a Vacation Check? VST members will check your residence on a random basis by walking around the exterior to ensure the house is secure and there are no signs of forced entry.  They will look for signs of tampering or attempted entry, and for things that seem out of the ordinary. VST members will log the date/time of the Vacation Check on their activity log. VST members will not enter locked gates or yards with pets/animals. VST personnel will not enter any house or buildings on a residential property during Vacation Security Checks.
  • What happens if something is wrong during your absence? If the VST personnel make observations of circumstances that seem out of place, the person listed as your emergency contact will be notified by phone. If there are signs of new damage, forced or unauthorized persons on the premises, Lakewood Police Agents will be dispatched to conduct a more thorough security check of the residence. The person(s) listed as your emergency contact will be notified immediately by phone and you will likely be contacted afterwards.
  • Vacation Checks are not a guarantee of the security of your residence.  They are conducted as a courtesy to provide you some peace of mind during your absence. The presence of police personnel can be a deterrent to crime and contribute to the safety of the neighborhood. It is recommended that trusted neighbors be notified of your absence and that your emergency contact make periodic checks of the residence.
    • Vacation Checks will not be conducted at vacant houses or houses up for sale. 
    • Vacation Checks will be conducted for a maximum of one month. Requests for longer duration may be arranged on a case-by-case basis. 

You may complete the Vacation Check Request Form online or download the form and return in person to the Lakewood Police Department, 445 S. Allison Pkwy at least five days before departure.  Please be thorough when completing the form to prevent delays. 

Vacation Check Form

Download the Vacation Check Form(PDF, 214KB) 

Contact Information:
Lakewood Police Vacation Check Coordinator
303-987-7105

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