Snowy slopes at Tahoe resort see success on 2025 opening day <\/a><\/p>\nStarting this week, officers said they will deploy GPS-equipped bait packages throughout the city.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese ordinary-looking parcels are anything but ordinary,\u201d DPD said. \u201cOnce moved by someone with less-than-honorable intentions, the packages quietly alert our officers, who are already out in the community looking for pirates that may be prowling the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dixon Police Chief Robert Thompson said his agency has been doing it for years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe goal is simple: let everyone enjoy their deliveries without worrying about someone helping themselves,\u201d Thompson said.<\/p>\n
To expand the reach of the program, DPD said it is in search of volunteer addresses where officers can safely and discreetly place bait packages. Residents who wish to help can email porchpirates@dixonpoliceca.gov. Selected homes will receive brief instructions and should keep the placement confidential to ensure the success of the program.<\/p>\n
Additionally, DPD offered some tips to keep packages safe this season:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Track deliveries and bring them inside as soon as possible.
\u2022 Provide delivery instructions asking carriers to leave packages in a less visible spot, such as behind a gate or side porch.
\u2022 Use secure delivery options like lockboxes or designated package lockers when available.
\u2022 Ask a trusted neighbor to grab packages.
\u2022 If the retailer offers it, schedule deliveries for times when someone will be home.
\u2022 Install doorbell or exterior cameras to help deter thieves and assist officers if anything suspicious occurs.
\u2022 Keep porches tidy. A clutter-free porch makes it easier for neighbors and officers to spot unusual activity.<\/p>\n
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