Police Protecting Foreclosed Tempe Homes

Police Protecting Foreclosed Tempe Homes

I am thankful that the Tempe police are taking a proactive approach toward protecting vacant homes in our area. Making a priority of keeping squatters, party crews and illegal drug labs out of them, by conducting security checks, will help decrease vandalism and other crimes.

Sgt. Ken Harmon, who heads the Tempe Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit, said he passed out the list about a month ago to the beat cops so they could familiarize themselves with the homes so they will know when something is out of place.

Police recently arrested a man during one of these security checks. Tempe police found the man sleeping in the home. He had crawled in through the doggy door.

Harmon said transients have a reliable network and once one finds a vacant home, others will follow.

With the number of foreclosed homes in Tempe and the Phoenix area, I’d say the short stops to check these homes will be time well spent and have positive results for all residents of Tempe Arizona.

Of course, if you observe any suspicious activity taking place at a vacant home contact the police right away.

Thank you to the Tempe Arizona Police Department.

Read the complete East Valley Tribune article here.

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