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Avoiding Solicitors
What to do when that door-to-door solicitor rings our doorbell? The City has received complaints about such solicitation in residential neighborhoods throughout Newport.
The First Amendment does not require that residents have unwanted communications imposed on them in their homes. However, before allowing penalties for otherwise legal solicitations, courts require that the solicitors be notified that the resident does not want the communication.
The easiest way to give the required notice is to display a “no soliciting” sign in a location where solicitors can see it. Here's a SAMPLE.
"Do Not Solicit" Registry
It is a violation of the Henrico Municipal Code to solicit or deliver handbills to any residence on the “Do Not Solicit” list. Henrico residents can join the Counties' “Do Not Solicit” registry at any time during the year and must renew their registration on an annual basis. On December 31, one year ends and residents will need to sign up again in January of the next year.
To Register, Click HERE
Registration for Commercial Solicitors
Some residents worry that solicitors may become a neighborhood safety concern. The Henrico Municipal Code requires that commercial solicitors register with the Henrico Police Department, and all commercial solicitors must carry registration cards when they solicit within the county. If a resident is being solicited, he or she has a right to ask to see the commercial solicitor’s registration.
Federal law does not allow the County to require noncommercial solicitors (including volunteers fundraising for noncommercial organizations or causes) to register.
PACKAGE THEFT PREVENTION
Always track your package deliveries so that you know when they are estimated to arrive at your home. Click these links to register:
Make sure that someone is home to receive the delivery or that a trusted neighbor is available to receive the package on your behalf.
Never leave your deliveries unattended on your front porch.
Always require a signature when having items delivered.
MAIL THEFT PREVENTION:
Always use a US Postal collection box or deposit your mail inside your local post office.
Whether you have a home mailbox or use a post office box, you should always collect your mail on the day it is delivered. Never leave it in your mailbox overnight.
Mail thieves look for bank statements and credit card bills, which can be used to create counterfeit checks or fake identifications.
Thieves also look for personal checks enclosed in utility bills or other payments. Thieves take these stolen checks, remove the ink, and then fill out the blank check with their name and desired amount.
Never send cash or coins through the mail. When reordering checks have them sent to your bank. When you travel, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.
If you don’t receive a check, bill, or other mail you are expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately.
Report all suspicious activity or if you are a victim of theft, to the Henrico Police Department by calling (804) 501-4800.
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My USPS™ lets you:
Track your incoming domestic packages in one place from your desktop or smartphone without having to enter tracking numbers.
Give specific instructions on where you’d like packages delivered.
Request incoming packages and mail to be held while you’re away.
Receive optional text and email notifications on the status of incoming domestic packages.