Vacation Watch Program Vacation Watch Program

When a resident of Mechanicville goes on vacation, the Police Department can check on your property. The Vacation Watch Program should give you some additional peace of mind while you’re away.

Please submit your request at least a week before your absence.

When your home is listed with the Mechanicville Police Department for a vacation watch, Officers periodically stop and check on your home. Officers may walk around your home to see if there is anything unusual or any apparent damage. If any sign of forced entry or unexpected change occurs, you or your emergency contacts will also be contacted.

Although this is not a guarantee that your home will not be damaged or burglarized, it gives you some added protection. We encourage you to make arrangements with family members, friends, or neighbors to also check on your home.

We strongly suggest that you stop all mail and newspaper delivery before your departure and that you leave a key with a personal contact or trusted neighbor.

Disclaimer – Notifying the police department that you are leaving your home and the details of your absence will allow Officers to make extra patrols through your neighborhood. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that your home will not be burglarized or vandalized while you are gone.

NOTE:  The Vacation Watch program is not intended for empty homes for vacant homes, summer homes, houses for sale, or hospital (indefinite) stays.