There are tens of thousands of winterized homes and cottages that remain vacant thought the off season here on Cape Cod. While draining down all the plumbing fixtures, turning off the water and shutting off services like electricity to your … Continue reading →
A few months ago, I attended a presentation by a Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office crime scene investigator on residential break ins. The presentation took place at the Yarmouth Senior Center. The presentation included video interviews of some inmates at the … Continue reading →
If you have curbside trash pickup at your home, break up and bury all the boxes from recent gifts and purchases. The box from that new flat screen TV, the new laptop you bought, or got for a gift could … Continue reading →
Many home insurers require regularly scheduled walk-throughs and full interior inspections of properties if they are unoccupied for extended periods of time (like during the winter season here on Cape Cod). The frequency of these home watch visits will vary … Continue reading →
Cape Cod has its share of private gated communities and private roads that lead to exclusive neighborhoods and condominium complexes. All Cape Patrol provides access control security for several exclusive and private neighborhoods, condominium complexes and homeowners associations all over … Continue reading →
Residential and commercial properties may be vacant for long periods of time while they are on the market looking to be sold. Properties may sit vacant while on the market for any number of reasons, like foreclosure, a death in … Continue reading →
Ensuring the safety of guests is a top priority for any lodging establishment or vacation property. Regular security patrols of a lodging or condo property can deter criminal activity on that property and give vacationing guests a sense of safety … Continue reading →
There are many reasons why someone would need temporary security patrol related services and property or wellness checks. Medical Emergencies When someone experiences a major health issue, they are often forced to stay at a hospital, rehabilitation center or an … Continue reading →
There are hundreds of private beaches on Cape Cod. Every summer, there are issues with trespassers on private beaches. These can be uninvited beach goers during the day looking to catch some rays, trespassing fisherman at night trying to catch … Continue reading →
It is no secret that unoccupied second, or seasonal homes on Cape Cod are targets for property crimes, thefts and vandalism over the winter season. Since these vacation homes are vacant during the off season, they make easy targets for … Continue reading →
