I was browsing through the City of Olympia website today and found that through a program with the Olympia police, while you're on vacation, you can have the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) conduct "low-level security checks" of your home while you're away:

 "Vacation Checks Now Available.  The Olympia Police Department Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) are pleased to offer a vacation check program to the residents of Olympia.  This program allows residents to request that VIPS conduct low-level security security checks of their homes while they are away.  We believe our presence and observation of the residence may deter criminal activity and lead to better over-all safety in our community.

Residents wishing to use this service must appear in person at the Olympia Police Department front office during regular business hours (Mon-Fri/8 AM - 5 PM) and complete an application."

Anyone ever had this done?

After all this heavy reading about the development of Olympia, it's time for some lighter fare:

Did you know, Olympia has it's own travel guide??

GrassRoutes Travel just recently released, under its Urban Eco-Travel Guide Series the city of Olympia!

How great is that?

For a more extensive review of the book, swing over to Everyday Olympia or pick up your own copy at your favorite local bookstore or at einmaleins.

 Enjoy your weekend!

mathias

einmaleins