Theft Prevention

Following these simple safety precautions reduces opportunities for theft:

• Protect your personal information, including your Social Security Number, to avoid identity theft.
• Utilize the “Operation Identification” engraving program offered by DPS to engrave your driver’s license number on your valuables.
• Record the serial numbers, brand names, models and descriptions of all valuables.  Stolen property cannot be lawfully reclaimed unless it can be positively identified.
• Lock your room door, even if you’ll only be gone for a few minutes.
• Avoid leaving valuables in the common areas of any building or campus.
• When leaving your room for long periods of time, store valuables in a secure area or take them with you.
• Never prop open access doors to any building, including your residence or home.
• Do not attach your address or room number to your key chain or key.
• Insure valuables such as computers, audio-visual equipment and jewelry.
• Report suspicious persons or behavior immediately.
• When moving in or out, have a trusted individual assist you and watch your belongings.
• If your key is stolen or misplaced, report it as soon as possible to Public Safety or Residential Life.
• Be careful who you allow into your room, and do not leave strangers unattended in your room.
• Report any door or window security devices that are not in good working order immediately.