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WHERE’S MY PACKAGE?

TIPS FOR RECEIVING HOLIDAY MAIL

By Javier Ortiz, Patrol Services Chief

With the holidays fast approaching, • If available, select the “Signature
the Patrol Services Department wants Required” option when an item is
to share some suggestions for that shipped or mailed to you. This
could prevent your packages from requires the delivery person to
being stolen before you get them. hold the package until you re-
trieve and sign for the package.
• Retrieve the package as soon as it You could put a note on your
arrives. door requesting the deliverer go
• Send the package to the resident to another unit for the signature Make sure your packages end up in the
right hands.
of a trusted neighbor, friend or (obtain permission beforehand)
relative who you know will be or to Resident Services as long as • If you are allowed to do so, ask
home. Be sure the designee is it is 20 lbs. or less and no larger your supervisor if you can have
available to receive the package than 18” x 24” x 12”. the packages delivered to you at
when the doorbell rings. Ask • Use a company that provides a work.
them to send a confirmation to tracking service. Check to see
you when the package arrives. when it is scheduled to arrive. Please be vigilant, especially during
• Request your package delivery Online and text message options the holidays. Report any and all sus-
company hold the package. Many vary by company. picious activity to the Patrol Services
of them now have local delivery • Have the items shipped to the Department at 703-370-2674. If you
centers where you may pick up nearest store for “in-store pick- see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1
such packages. up.” immediately.

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