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Tips for Leaving Town

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June 27, 2025
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Community Safety
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November 8, 2022

With the holidays just around the corner, many homeowners are packing up and heading out of town. Let’s take a look at a few law enforcement-approved tips for maintaining home security while you’re away.

1. Lock your doors 

Most home break-ins are crimes of opportunity. Take that opportunity away by simply locking your doors — yes, it may be that easy!

2. Advertise your home alarm system

Make sure your home alarm system is functioning properly and set it before you leave. Additionally, advertising the alarm system with door stickers or yard signs can help deter suspects from targeting your home.

3. Talk to your neighbors

Ask your neighbors to keep an eye on your home while you’re traveling, and request that they bring in any mail and packages that get delivered.

4. Give police the evidence they need to solve crime with Flock Safety cameras

When you equip your neighborhood with Flock Safety cameras, you can rest assured knowing your house is being protected even while you are gone. In the event that a crime occurs during your absence, you can use the time frame and vehicle details collected by the Flock camera to give law enforcement objective, actionable leads. 

FeatureTraditional PTZ CamerasFlock Safety’s Dual-Lens PTZ Camera
Zoom Range One lens that zooms in/out Two lenses: a fixed wide lens for overview + a motorized zoom lens for details
Field of View Single perspective: wide OR zoomed view. Zooming in loses full-scene context. Dual perspective: wide-angle and zoomed views recorded simultaneously in one feed
Deployment Most video systems require AC power and internet infrastructure Flexible placement: deploy on walls, poles, or existing infrastructure with solar or AC power
Total Cost of Ownership High: costly wiring, maintenance, and upgrades to keep outdated systems running Low: Flock’s subscription includes hardware, upgrades, support, and predictable pricing – no surprises
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