The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) has issued a series of tips on how to avoid the theft of those packages as well as personal identification. Keep track of your package deliveries. Schedule shipments when someone is home. Enlist your neighbor’s help. Monitor your front door with a security or doorbell camera. While a camera may not deter thieves, the presence of a camera can help you keep track of when packages are delivered so you can retrieve them quickly. And consider alternative delivery options.