The summer vacation season is in full swing and if you're planning to hit the open road this summer, local authorities are reminding of the vacation watch program through the Clinton Police Department.

Chief Ben Lowers says the vacation watch program through his department is a great resource for residents to use that offers an officer drive-by of your house at the beginning and end of their shift.

If the vacation watch program isn't something you feel you need because you may have someone looking after your home, the Chief still reminds to have that individual or those individuals to make the home look occupied.

While many like to share those photos of their real-time experiences on vacation, Chief Lowers notes that can be a giveaway to potential criminals that your home is in fact, unoccupied and leave you susceptible to criminal activity while away.

To get signed up for that vacation watch program through the Clinton Police Department, call the non-emergency line at 217-935-9441.