Going to be out of town for a while? Let the Dearborn Police Department help to put your mind at ease while on vacation. Dearborn Reserve Police Officers will check your home periodically while you are gone to ensure that everything is as it should be. It's easy to sign up! Call the front desk officer at 313-943-2241 and ask to be put on the list.

The officer will ask you for the following information:

• Name, address and phone
• Date you're leaving
• Date you're returning
• Who, if anyone, will have a key to your house
• Contact person while you are out of town

The officer will then ask:

• If you have had both the papers and mail halted?
• Did you put a light and/or radio on a timer?
• Will there be a vehicle parked on the property?

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