Merriam Police will keep an eye on empty homes this holiday season — and year-round — for residents who request it.
The upshot: Residents who are traveling for the holidays can ask a Merriam police officer to check on their home “as often as possible,” according to the city website.
- If something is suspicious, then officers will act on it and contact the residents.
- This is a year-round service, which is also offered in other cities including Prairie Village.
How to sign up: Residents can sign up for the Merriam house watch program online here.
- They are asked to report if they are leaving any lights on, if vehicles are parked in the driveway and if any pets are in the home.
- Residents can also call the police department at (913) 322-5560 to sign up.
What they’re saying: Residents like Millie Robertson said on a city Facebook post that this is “another reason that Merriam is a great place to live.”
- “To be honest. I believe you do that every day,” resident Jeff Hayes said on the Facebook post. “Best police a community could have.”
Other tips: The city suggests putting valuables like jewelry, antiques or sentimental items in a safety deposit box before heading out.
- Additionally, the city suggests traveling residents to ask neighbors to check on their house once a day to look out for fire hazards or other issues.
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