Liberty Lake police offer porch‑piracy prevention tips as holiday thefts rise

Officer Kyle Fritz, public information officer and a patrol officer with the Liberty Lake Police Department, outlined steps residents can take to reduce porch‑theft losses and help police investigate thefts ahead of the holiday season.

Fritz told the Liberty Lake Deep Dive podcast that the first line of defense is managing deliveries. "Most of our carriers are gonna give you an opportunity to be notified via email or text anytime your packages are delivered," he said, recommending residents sign up for notifications and, when practical, schedule deliveries for times someone will be home. He highlighted USPS "Informed Delivery" as one available option.

On collecting evidence and deterring thefts, Fritz advised using cameras positioned to record faces and approaches. "Positioning it as best as possible so that you can capture the person's face as they're walking up," he said, and recommended a second camera covering driveways or the roadway to record arriving…