Nearly 40% of Americans have had packages stolen from outside their homes at least once. With the holiday season around the corner, people will be expecting more packages than usual. Use the following tips to boost your home security and ensure no one claims your holiday purchases as their own.

How to Keep Holiday Purchases Safe

1. Install Security Cameras

Security cameras can provide live and recorded footage of a home’s front door. Have the cameras installed in areas that are visible, but out of reach, so they can’t be tampered with.

Consider a doorbell camera, as well. Using a companion app, you can view live images and speak to whoever is at the door, giving the illusion that you're home, whether it's true or not. These features will deter potential thieves if they know there is a high risk of being caught.

2. Send Packages to the Office

Have packages delivered to your place of employment if you spend most of the day at work. A secretary or another staff member will be responsible for receiving packages and getting them to you safely. This avoids having to leave boxes outside for hours.

If this isn't an option for you, ask a neighbor, friend, or family member if you can send items to their address. Make sure they’ll be home on the estimated delivery date before placing your order.

3. Provide Delivery Instructions

When ordering holiday gifts online, most checkout forms have a space to include delivery instructions. This is the perfect opportunity to inform the carrier to put a package at the back door, inside the lobby, or wherever else it will stay safe until you’re home.

If possible, choose the “sign for delivery” option. This way, the carrier will leave behind instructions for rescheduling a drop-off or arranging a pickup if you’re not home.

Improve your home security system in time for the holidays with the help of the team at Tempo Fire and Security LLC in Harrison, AR. They provide cutting-edge fire and security technology to bring homeowners peace of mind. They install CCTV cameras, standard home security alert systems, and fire alarm systems to keep homes safe. They'll work with you to create a customized system based on your needs and budget. Call (870) 741-1331 to discuss your options, and find out more information online.