Each day our uniformed deputies check residences of those who have utilized this service. To add your residence to the check list simply call The Sheriffs Headquarters at (513) 825-1500. Advise the deputy you're going on vacation, he/she will ask a series of questions ranging from your departure and return dates and times to emergency contacts in the event something happens while you're away.  It's important to remember a few basic rules for the security of your residence while you're away from home:

1. Make arrangements for your mail and newspaper to be stopped or picked up-

2. Have your yard cut and snow removed regularly. Your property should look like someone is present-

3. Timers provide added security for lights and/or other audible devises that make your house look and sound as though someone is there-

4. Advise a trusted person that you'll be away and have them check your home on a daily basis-

5. Keep all windows and doors locked-

6. You may check with your Crime Prevention Officer – Corporal Kristy Fritz who can perform a free security analysis of your home beofre you embark on your trip-

7. Also as a resident you're invited to attend Blockwatch to learn more about vacation property awareness along with other helpful information-