National Package Protection Day

Today, the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, is being observed as National Package Protection Day, an observance designed to encourage homeowners to stay alert and protect their homes against package theft (which becomes more and more prevalent during the holidays).

Related tips being offered by the Connecticut State Police include:

• Send packages to your place of business,
• Sign up to receive a notification when packages are delivered,
• Ask a neighbor to retrieve the package(s),
• Track your packages online,
• Require a signature, and
• Install a security camera.