Police Department

Mail & Package Theft Prevention

Package thefts tend to increase during the holiday season – but they can happen year-round. A little planning can help keep your deliveries safe.

Protecting Your Mail

• Never send cash through the mail.
• Deposit mail inside post offices or blue USPS mailboxes.
• Pick up mail promptly – don’t leave it overnight.
• If you’re away, ask a neighbor or have the post office hold your mail.
• Consider installing a locking mailbox.
• Sign up for Informed Mail through USPS to manage delivery notifications and receive a daily email with images of your upcoming mail.

Package Theft Prevention

• Use shipment tracking and delivery alerts.
• Choose options that require a signature.
• Ship to a trusted friend, neighbor, or office if possible.
• Ask carriers to hold your package for pickup.
• Consider a secure drop box or locking bin (anchored to the ground).