This service provides for an experienced officer to meet with individual residents in their home and review the home’s security conditions. After going through the home together, the resident and officer may discuss sensitive conditions and why those conditions may jeopardize the security of the home. Although we do not make specific brand recommendations, the officer will discuss different types of alarms, locks, windows and lighting systems which could be utilized.

Request a Home Security Inspection with our online form.

The Kenilworth Police Department maintains a spare key file. Any resident or business owner may keep their key on file with us. The key can only be released to members of the immediate family. We are very careful to ensure that only those people who have proper identification can sign out the key. A resident may also preapprove the release to certain other individuals.

Homes vacant for less than 24 hours or homes that are occupied and in need of a special awareness may be put on this type of watch. This watch is often used when a family has a wedding or funeral, suspicious phone calls, domestic troubles and many other extraordinary circumstances. Officers will make a point of driving by frequently and carefully viewing the location from the patrol car.

Homes vacant for longer than a 24-hour period may be put on this watch. This special watch is primarily used by residents going on vacation and those who are moving in or out, but can also be utilized under other circumstances. Officers will periodically walk around the home or business checking for open doors, windows or any apparent problems.

Vacant House Watch Checks can be requested by telephone at 847-251-2141 or a Vacant House Watch Request Form can be printed out and dropped off at the police service desk.