If you are traveling out of the area for the holidays this week, a local police department is reminding of its vacation watch program.

While often thought of mostly for the busy summer vacation season, Monticello Police Chief Rob Bross is reminding homeowners leaving town for a few days for the holidays can still utilize this program. This can all be done online through the Police Department's website. 

According to Chief Bross, the Department will want to know who else may be keeping a watch out on your house, like a neighbor or relative. He explains that this helps them identify who may be moving about the house if they encounter those individuals as they are on patrol.

Visit cityofmonticello.net and follow the links to the Police Department page. Chief Bross notes there are also online options to register for the Department's surveillance camera registry and the no solicitors and canvassers list.