Apparatus and method for securing delivered packages

A delivered package security system, comprising:

• a support member defined by an outside support member, an inside support member, and a joining support member, wherein the joining support member is secured between a proximal end of the outside support member and a proximal end of the inside support member, and wherein the support member is secured to a fixed location structure;
• a basket configured to receive a delivered package;
• an articulated frame, wherein the articulated frame opens to allow entry of the delivered package into the basket, and wherein the articulated frame closes to secure the delivered package within the basket;
• a latch;
• and
• a controller system controllably coupled to the latch,
• wherein the controller system is coupled to the outside support member,
• wherein an opening of the basket is secured to the articulated frame,
• wherein the articulated frame is coupled to the outside support member,
• wherein the articulated frame is secured in a closed position by the latch,
• wherein the controller system releases the latch in response to an arrival of a package so that the articulated frame is opened to receive the delivered package into the basket, and
• wherein after the articulated frame is closed with the delivered package residing in the basket, the controller system engages the latch to lock the closed articulated frame.