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I suspect a neighbor of stealing packages. I am looking for a secure way to record my front door. Also for general safety (false alarm) (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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Please redirect me to a better community if needed -
I'd like to be able to record through the peephole if possible. Otherwise I'm looking for something discreet that is waterproof for outside

I don't want to use ring or another unsecure platform, but I don't know what to search for to even start looking for what I need. I'm not in a position to self-host locally, at least immediately as long as it's something simple, pretty sure an rpi can handle that task but I've never played with one before. All my computer related skills have gotten very rusty

Are there privacy respecting products that work out of the box?

Edit- it was a false alarm and I feel incredibly silly but it was a good heads up. My neighbor had their package recently stolen so I was a little jumpy

Thank you for the suggestions! I'll look into them all individually but I'm quite out of my depth. I'm not sure how to differentiate privacy forward or not

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[–] 8 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Plenty of network cameras, plus anything to run Frigate.

But what are you going to do once you have the video? Usually people want very obvious cameras as a deterrent, to discourage the crime in the first place. If you set the camera and catch them, are you going to confront them? File a police report that will probably do nothing?

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    OP asked for monitoring suggestions, but my first thought was to put out a fake package that simply has a note: "I'm watching you, stop or I'm going to the police". Which I guess may or may not work, but it's a start, and a warning of intent.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Set up "no trespassing" signs. Delivery people (usually) still deliver packages as they were invited to the property. Record neighbor trespassing AND stealing, prosecute for a double whammy.

    Depending on state, both offenses could be criminal charges, meaning no cost to you.

    Absolutely go for the kill and send a clear message.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 months ago

    Our community does what it can to keep out unwelcome visitors. Unfortunately I live in multifamily housing and we give up some luxuries like property so there's not really a trespassing route (though I guess I could argue I pay for half of the space between the units)

    Ultimately though I was a fool and no one took my package. I got mad before thinking and that's something I need to work on

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Just to know what happened to it and catching the suspect in the act. (I live somewhere where if the theft was proven it would be a legit problem.) But, I was reacting hastily and really made a fool of myself

    But yes, the better option would be to get something obvious as you said. I've seen it frigate talked about before but never looked in depth; I'll check it out

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Hmm. If you're somewhere with strict laws, like Singapore or something, I would also consider whether there might be a law against secret recording, or recording of other people, and whether that includes audio or just video.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 months ago

    I do appreciate the concern. I live in a place where recording private interactions isn't allowed unless all parties consent; however, in public there's no expectation of privacy. I can record my outside which includes passersby via audio or video

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