July 13, 2017
Summer is in full swing and many people are preparing
for vacations. The last thing you want on your mind during a fun trip is the
security or your property.
Fortunately, the Richmond Police Department offers a
free service year-round to residents to keep an eye on their homes – and
businesses – while they are away.
Through the House and Business Watch Program, citizens
can fill out a watch request form and submit it to their neighborhood precinct
prior to vacation. While they are gone, an officer will periodically check the
perimeter of the property. Each request covers up to a three-week period.
“Our home and business vacation watch service is an
excellent way to assist residents and business owners when they are away for an
extended period of time,” said Community Care Captain Dan Minton. “This can
help protect their property…and best of all, the peace of mind is free.”
For more information and to obtain a watch request form,
visit www.richmondgov.com/police
and click on the link for the VacationWatch Request Form. A map of each precinct is featured on the request
form webpage to assist residents and business owners in determining their
precinct.
First Precinct: 2501 Q St.
Second Precinct: 177 East Belt
Boulevard
Third Precinct: 301 South Meadow St.
Fourth Precinct: 2219 Chamberlayne
Ave.
