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Preventing Package Delivery Theft
Here are some things you can do to help prevent package delivery theft:
- Be sure to sign up for real-time alerts regarding package transit and delivery.
- Arrange for a delivery that requires a signature.
- Have packages delivered to a location operated by the carrier. For example, when dealing with UPS or FedEx, use their physical store locations for delivery.
- Have the package delivered to your place of employment.
- Have the package delivered to a stay-at-home neighbor’s house.
- Specify with the carrier where exactly you want the package to be dropped off (back door, side door, etc.).
- Consider the use of cameras.
- Schedule the delivery for a specific date. If you think you may not be home, re-route or reschedule the delivery for a time when you will be home.
- Talk to your neighbors about picking up the package for you, once you receive notice that it was delivered.
- When using Amazon, consider having your package delivered to your vehicle. They can deliver to more than seven million eligible General Motors vehicle owners that have an active OnStar account.
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James J. Dunne
Chief of Police
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Al Steffen
Deputy Chief, Field Services
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Michael Conway
Deputy Chief of Administrative Services
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Police Department
Physical Address
1 Community Boulevard
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 847-459-2632Fax: 847-520-2024Emergency Phone: 911