Home & Business Safety
Home Security Checks
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office provides free vacation security
checks to Montgomery County citizens who will be away form their homes, businesses,
or other facilities for a period of time. Deputies will periodically check the
exterior of the premises. This service is offered to deter potential burglars
and provides additional security while your premises is unoccupied.
Home Security Check Instructions
The citizen requesting the check will need to complete a standard
Security Check Form in duplicate. This can be done over the phone or in person.
The form lists various information that the patrol division will need in
order to provide special checks during the specified time period, up to 30 days.
You should be prepared to give the following information:
- Your name
- Your address
- Phone number
- Reason for check
- Length of time of the checks
- Type of premises
- Is there an alarm system?
- Will any lights be on?
- Have keys been left with anyone? If so, we need their information also.
- Will anyone have access to the premises? If so, who?
- In case of an emergency, do you wish to be notified by a collect call?
If so, the number is needed.
You will also need to call the Sheriff's Office at 540-382-2951 and let
us know as soon as you return.
If you need more information about Security Checks please contact the
Sheriff's Office at 540-382-2951. We will be happy to assist.
Business Security Surveys
Our Office's Crime Prevention Specialist and Crime Prevention Division
can conduct security surveys for businesses located in Montgomery County,
outside the townships of Blacksburg and Christiansburg (For these areas
contact your local police department). This free survey helps to educate
business owners of potential weak spots that criminals often target. The
survey also explains ideas for better lighting, landscaping, and locking systems.
Contact the Sheriff's Office for more information.
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