The summer vacation season is in full and if a trip is still on your agenda for this year, local authorities have a few reminders for you.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers is reminding of the vacation watch program through the Clinton Police Department that provides a periodic look over your home while you may be away.

As you're on vacation, Chief Lowers has other annual safety reminders like making sure your house has someone looking after it while you're away. He points out there are several indicators to those with nefarious intentions of your absence.

Chief Lowers reminds they frequently see when there is a theft or burglary to a residence, it is someone known to that individual or family.

To get more information about the vacation watch program, contact the non-emergency line of the Clinton Police Department at 217-935-9441.