HOUSE CHECKS

Yes, the winter months are upon us and our seasonal residents are searching for warmer temperatures. Having several holidays this time of year we're spending more time with friends and family or just getting away for a few days on business. Patrol Deputies are vigilantly patrolling your neighborhoods looking out for your properties. You can help Lake Patrol serve you better by conducting a few simple tasks to prepare for your departure.

An item that Deputies continue to observe at house check homes, especially those homes that owners leave for months at a time and that is not suspending your newspaper service. One of the biggest give-a-ways that no one is at the home is having newspapers stacking up on the doorstep or at the end of the driveway. This is one tell talel sign that is just as bad letting our mailboxes overflow. What a Deputy can observe, the criminal mind observes and takes opportunities as they present themselves. Getting in a hurry to leave, we sometimes forget little things when preparing for a trip.

Go to the Lake Office at the Lodge or use the form below to fill out a House Check Form. The office staff will assist you in completing this form with the important information needed for Lake Deputies. Of course this information is kept confidential. There are several questions on the House Check Form that affects how Lake Patrol conducts your House Check. The section asking if you have a key holder is very important in case the house needs to be entered. Having a friend or family member as a key holder on your form ensures proper care can be given. The section asking if you want a DRIVE BY or a FOOT PATROL of your property. Any additional information such as lighting that is on timers or persons allowed access to the property example: landscapers or cleaning service personnel or returning students away at college. Special considerations concerning alarms or family notifications to be made or if you require to be notified directly. Lake Patrol is here to serve you and your families and while you are away we want you to feel comfortable. So please take the time to stop by the Lake Office or fill out the form below. Thank you.

HOUSE CHECK REQUEST FORM
NAME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE: EMERGENCY PHONE:
DEPARTURE DATE:
RETURN DATE:
 
HOME SECURITY SYSTEM? Please indicate if you have an alarm system.
HAVE KEYS BEEN LEFT WITH ANYONE?
TO WHOM: NAMES:
PHONE #:
ADDRESS:  
IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS, DO YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED?
WILL ANYONE HAVE ACCESS TO THE PREMISES OR SHALL ANYONE BE ON OR WITHIN THE PREMISES?
IF YES, NAMES:
TITLES:
I request a security check be made of my premises and I agree to notify you of my return or any changes
SIGNED: DATE:
WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER US TO DO?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: