What to Know: Hudson Valley Police's Special 'Dark House List'

Depending on where you live in the Hudson Valley, your local police department could be offering an extra - and surprising - level of personal attention.

Officers respond to a wide array of calls on a daily basis, but as the classic saying goes, sometimes the best offense is a great defense. That's where the "Dark House List" comes into play.

Several police departments in the Hudson Valley offer residents a helpful service called the "Dark House List" (Canva)

Protecting Your Hudson Valley Home While You're on Vacation

The list is just one of many safety precautions residents can take to protect their belongings when they're planning on spending an extended time away from home, as would-be-thieves have been known to specifically look for vulnerable properties.

Croton Police Department Offers Residents "Dark House List" Program

"The Croton Police Department encourages residents who will be going away on vacation or leaving their house vacant for any number of reasons to sign up for the confidential Dark House List", read a recent post from the CPD. But what exactly is the Dark House List?

What Is the "Dark House List" in the Hudson Valley?

Homes on the Dark House List will receive periodic visits from their police department to make sure all is well with their property during a specific date window. Currently, the list seems to be popular in one Hudson Valley region in particular.

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Several police departments in Westchester County, including Croton-on-Hudson, Harrison and Irvington, NY offer the Dark House List service. Hudson Valley residents interested in the program should contact their local police department to see if the service if offered in their area as well.