Community Message: Holiday Package Delivery Crime Prevention Tips

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Wednesday December 14, 2011, 9:14 AM

Newark Police Department CA

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Community: Holiday Package Delivery Crime Prevention Tips

Hi Steven Fong,

Don't let some Grinch ruin your Holiday!

Here are a few safety tips you can take to better protect yourself if you are expecting a holiday package Delivery.

• Always retrieve packages (and mail) as soon as it arrives.

If you aren't going to be home to receive the package:

• Send the package to the residence of a trusted friend or relative who you know will be home. Be sure that the friend is ready and waiting to retrieve the package when the doorbell rings.

• Ask the package delivery company to hold the package if you will not be home (many have local delivery centers). While we can't promise that this service is available, we do know that some companies will hold a package for up to five days.

• Request that your package is marked "signature required." This requires the delivery person to stand by and wait until you're available to retrieve the package. You could also put a note on your door, requesting the deliverer go to your next door neighbor for the signature.

• Mark the package with a value of $100 or more, which will likely require a signature.

• Leave special instructions on where to deliver the package. A good place is on the side or back of the house, so that the package is out of sight from the road. Ask the deliver to take and discard the note with him/her or leave it with the package.

• Use a company that provides a tracking service and check online to see when it is scheduled to arrive.

• Have the items shipped to the nearest store for "in-store pick up."

• If you have an understanding boss, have your packages delivered to you at work.

Please be vigilant during the holidays and report any and all suspicious activity to the Newark Police Department at 510-578-4237. If you see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

For full details, view this message on the web.

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Sent by Newark Police Department CA, 37101 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560

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