STAGES OF OPERATION IDENTIFICATION
Engrave Your Property
Engraving your valuables with the number on your driver's license will aid police agencies in identifying you as the property's owner. It may also prevent a thief from choosing to steal your belongings because they are more identifiable if they are caught with them. Even if your belongings have a serial number already, engraving your driver's license number will ease identifying you as its owner.
Keep a List of Your Valuables
Make a list of all of your valuables. Make several copies and store them in two or more secure locations, such as a safe, locked drawer or cabinet. Include on your list a full description of the item including color, make, model, year of manufacture, and any other identifiers, including any engraving.
Items to include on your list are personal walkmans, CD players, stereos, computers (desktop and laptop), printers and any other peripherals, telephones, televisions, radios, and any other belongings. Most electronic equipment has a serial number; anything that does not have any good identifier can be engraved. For more information, contact a Public Safety Officer. Also save information about your bicycle and vehicle (insurance policies often include your vehicle's identification number, plate, and other information).
If you have any questions filling out your inventory or locating identifiers, please feel free to contact a Public Safety Officer.
Report any Stolen Items to Public Safety
If any of your belongings are stolen, notify Public Safety immediately 803-534-2812. Reporting your loss can ease recovery.