The Local Police of Sevilla la Nueva resumes the 'Safe Holidays' programme, which offers special surveillance rounds for unoccupied homes from July 1 to September 7.
The City Council of Sevilla la Nueva has launched once again the 'Safe Holidays' campaign, a service whereby Local Police officers will conduct specific surveillance rounds at homes whose owners are away during the summer period. The aim is to prevent theft and vandalism in homes.
The service, which will be operational from July 1 to September 7, can be requested in person at the police station located at Calle Golondrina, 4, during morning hours. The initiative is aimed at both residents and business owners in the municipality.
The campaign offers two options. In the first, the owner can deposit the keys to their home at the police station, where they will be kept in a control box with a security keyring registered in the Eurocop system. This way, if officers need to access the interior, they will notify the owner in advance using the provided contact phone number.
The second option does not require handing over the keys: the police will only conduct external checks of the property and will contact the owner in case of any incidents they detect.
To participate in the programme, interested parties must provide the exact address of the property, the complete details of the owner, a contact phone number, the installed security system (alarm, company, and number), trusted individuals to notify in case of emergency, the dates the service is needed, and photographs of the property. If keys are deposited, they must also indicate the registration number of the box.
The Local Police also remind residents of a series of recommendations before leaving for holidays: ensure that doors and windows are properly locked, do not completely lower the blinds, do not leave money or valuables behind, note the serial numbers of electronic devices, do not disconnect the doorbell, and do not disclose their absence on social media. They also advise leaving a key with a trusted person to collect mail and make periodic visits.
During the trip, officers recommend enhancing vehicle security, not leaving valuables inside, and if using public transport, not checking in luggage from strangers or losing sight of bags at intermediate stops.
At the destination, it is advisable to maintain the same precautions as at home, such as safeguarding money and cards, not flaunting wealth, and watching belongings in crowded places. If staying at home, they ask to notify the police of any suspicious individuals loitering around the entrance or noises from unoccupied homes, as well as to request identification from service technicians such as gas, electricity, or water.
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