The final push for the holiday shopping season is approaching, and packages will be delivered from now until Christmas Eve.

That is prompting local law enforcement to remind residents of the importance of getting those packages secured soon after their delivery. Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers indicates that even in a small town like Clinton, there is no immunity to people seeking to snatch packages off the porches of unsuspecting homeowners.

According to Chief Lowers, there are many ways to handle securing those packages that are on your porch. With the way tracking deliveries has advanced, it's often real-time updates with photo evidence of those packages getting delivered.

Chief Lowers also notes that home security systems are great, and he recommends making sure they are updated and working properly. While they can deter crime at your residence, they can also be helpful in solving crime elsewhere. 

Chief Lowers reminds that, in the event of a vehicle invasion, to contact the police even if you do not think anything was taken. He says it helps his department identify areas of the community where crime is taking place.