What is a House Check?

 A: Your house will be checked by an Officer every day. This, of course, depends on the manpower and availability of Officers.

What does the Officer do when checking my house?

A: The Officer will patrol by the residence to ensure the house is secured and there are no signs of forced entry. They will also be looking around for any signs that unwanted persons or vehicles in the area. They will watch for things that may seem out of the ordinary. Officers are discreet about it as to not draw attention to the fact that your residence is unoccupied. The Officer will log the times of the check in their activity log.

What happens if something is wrong?

A: The person(s) you list as an emergency contact will be notified; most likely you will also be notified immediately afterwards. Don't forget to give us your cell phone number in case of an emergency. When completing the form below, please be as thorough as possible because an incomplete form may result in your request being delayed.

Disclaimer: I, the undersigned, do hereby grant and request that the Catawissa Borough Police Department visually check upon the property listed above. I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to hold harmless the Catawissa Borough Police Department, it’s employees, officers and/or agents for any claim for personal injury, loss or damage to the property that may be suffered by the undersigned, through any action or lack thereof, by a representative of the Catawissa Borough Police Department. Further, I, the undersigned, understands and agrees that this is a voluntary, free service and does not create a special duty upon the Catawissa Borough Police Department, and will be provided only as time is available, and no guarantee is made, and no assurance is given against loss, theft, or damage to the premises.

You can print out the house check form and hand it at the Catawissa Borough Police Department