Today’s day in age allows us to order things online and have them at our doors within days or even sometimes hours. With Amazon’s every growing presence (Some would say domination) household items, Christmas gifts, and even food can be dropped at our doors all throughout business hours. The advent of this convenience has also opened a new market for criminals. The now common phrase, Porch Pirate, has now become a household term. Read the rest of this blog to learn more about how to defend your home from porch pirates!

Special Instructions

When ordering things online, there is usually a section where you can add instructions for the postal worker. Create a space near your door that you can direct the person dropping off the package to put it out of sight from those passing by.

Door Cam installation

Installing a camera on your door or near the entrance of your home can be used to deter criminals. Adding a “Smile, you’re on camera!” sign should deter most from blatantly walking up and taking a package. If you elect to not add a sign, there is a good chance if a package is stolen, the police can use it to identify the perpetrator. There is also a chance your footage will make 6 o’clock news as these are not usually isolated instances. Your footage will be evidence in catching the habitual offender!

Leaning on neighbors

Most likely, your neighbors are ordering items off of the internet as well. These online shops and postal services have package tracking software, notifying you when the package has been dropped off at your door. When notified that your package has been dropped off, reach out to a trusted neighbor that’s home to grab the package for you if you’re not there. Be sure to extend the same courtesy to your neighbor in return and having a package stolen shouldn’t be an issue moving forward for the both of you.

Secure lock and Alarm can help

Yes, Amazon does sell door cams themselves with the option to set it up on your own. Here at Secure Lock and Alarm, we feel while this can effective option, it’s much more beneficial to have a security company such as ourselves install and use a preferred security system. Our time-tested and proven cameras won’t malfunction due to weather and with our years of expertise, an improper installation will never occur. Additionally, our installation will be aesthetically pleasing, assuring no exposed wiring.

Give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you defend your home from Porch Pirates today!