The Senior Volunteer Patrol Unit of the Chula Vista Police Department offers residents the opportunity to have their home checked when they are away on vacation. There is no fee for this service and the resident can utilize the service for up to 90 days per year.

The following criteria must be met:

• The home must be in Chula Vista.
• The home must currently be lived in. Homes that are vacant, undergoing construction or renovation, or are empty do not qualify.
• The home can't be occupied during the vacation checks by a relative or someone house-sitting.
• Information must be provided regarding authorized visitors going to the home for purposes of feeding pets, watering plants, etc.
• A password will be established between the vacationer(s) and the Senior Volunteer Patrol.
• Emergency contact information must be provided for the vacationing family and for someone local in case of an emergency.
• Requests must be submitted at least seven days in advance, and the length of the checks must be for at least five calendar days.

Please fill out the vacation check form linked here. You can also obtain the form at the CVPD front desk (315 4th Ave) or the Otay Ranch Town Center CVPD office (2015 Birch Rd near Macys). Please submit completed forms to CVPD by, mail, hand-deliver, or email to SVPP@ChulaVistaPD.org