Flight bookings are piling up, school breaks are around the corner, and half of Ajman seems to be packing suitcases right now. But before you wheel that bag out the door, Ajman Police has a checklist worth ten minutes of your time for home safety. Because an empty home for two or three weeks is exactly the kind of opportunity thieves, faulty wiring, and forgotten gas valves wait for.
Here’s Ajman Police’s Home Safety Checklist Before You Fly
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The advisory falls in line with a wider push across the country this year, with Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai and Sharjah police forces all running parallel “secure your home before travelling” campaigns through the 2026 summer season. Ajman Police has folded its own guidance into this effort, building on the emirate’s existing “Ajman Dar Al Aman” (Ajman, Home of Safety) smart surveillance network, which already links thousands of security cameras across residential areas to a central operations room.
Lock Everything, Then Check It Twice
The basics still matter most. Residents are urged to secure every door, window, balcony access point, and garage entrance before leaving, and not to assume a high-floor apartment is exempt. Wardrobes, drawers, and personal safes where jewellery, cash, or important documents are stored should be locked separately, not just left inside a locked home. If you have a villa, walk the perimeter one last time; side gates and rear entrances are the ones people forget.
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Let Technology Do the Watching
If you have smart cameras, alarms or a connected doorbell, now is the time to make sure they’re actually working, charged and linked to your phone, not just installed and forgotten. Ajman’s police force has leaned heavily into AI-supported surveillance in recent years, and residents in covered areas can expect faster response times if a break-in is flagged. Beyond gadgets, unplug non-essential electronics like chargers, water heaters, and kitchen appliances rather than simply switching them off at the wall, since these are common sources of electrical fires in empty homes. Shut the main gas valve, and if you use gas cylinders, store them somewhere ventilated and away from direct sunlight.
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The Quiet Habits That Matter Just as Much
Avoid posting travel dates, flight boarding passes, or “see you in three weeks” captions on public social media — it’s an open invitation to anyone scrolling with bad intentions. Instead, quietly let a trusted neighbour, relative or building security guard know you’ll be away, and ask them to check in periodically or collect any mail piling up at the door. Keep an emergency contact list, including Ajman Police’s non-emergency line and the national 999 number, somewhere accessible to whoever’s checking on your place.
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FAQs
What number should Ajman residents call in a security emergency while travelling?
For any active emergency, call 999. For non-urgent reports or general enquiries, Ajman Police can be reached through its smart app or the Ajman Police call centre, both listed on ajmanpolice.gov.ae.
Can residents reduce their utility bills while away from home?
Yes, most UAE utility providers, including those serving Ajman, allow customers to lower or pause certain charges through their online account or app while a property is vacant. It's worth checking your specific provider's app for an "away" or "vacation" setting before you leave.
