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What is Operation ID?
Operation IDentification is a national crime prevention project designed to protect your valuables from theft. In communities where it has been properly implemented, Operation ID has resulted in dramatic reductions in theft.
The Operation ID program has two parts:
FIRST, mark your valuables with your DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER so your property can be easily traced and identified as yours.
SECOND, display a decal which tells would-be thieves that your property has been marked.
What Makes Operation ID So Effective?
The decal informs the thief that this potential vicim has security awareness and has taken precautions, thereby encouraging the thief to find an "easier" target. Marked property is difficult for a thief to dispose of or re-sell. It can be traced to the rightful owner with relative ease. And, if the thief is caust with marked property, it is solid evidence of possession of stolen goods.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
At no cost to students, an electric engraving tool and decals are made available at all Housing Offices and at all University Apartment Managers' Offices. Comtact the OU Police Department for information on other sources.
Your DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER should be used as your identifying mark on the valuables which you engrave. A typical marking should look like this:
Note that the standard two-letter state abbreviation precedes the number. The Driver's License Number should be engraved on an area that cannot be easily removed and which is NOT easily seen, preferably adjacent to the manufacturer's model or serial number.
After marking your property, make a list of your valuables and keep a copy of the list in a safe place. If you should subsequently become a burglary victim, you will be able to quickly describe the stolen property from this list. This will be of great help to police in their attempt to recover the stolen posssessions.
Once the property has been marked and a list made, display an Operation ID decal on doors and windows which might be used for entry. By advertising your participation in Operation ID in this way, you are announcing that your valuable property has been marked and will be difficult for a thief to sell.OPERATION ID DECAL
WITHOUT FIRST ENGRAVING YOUR PROPERTY!
stolen from homes, businesses, and vehicles:
| television sets | hub caps | binoculars |
|---|---|---|
| stereo components | mag weels | watches |
| VCRs | electric shavers | typewriters |
| car audio components | firearms | adding machines |
| tape recorders | clocks | golf clubs |
| cameras | appliances | jewelry |
| CB radios | fishing equipment | bicycles |
| sewing machines | sports equipment | computers |
| tools (hand & power) | answering machines | printers |
| dictating machines | musical instruments | monitors |
| CD players | calculators | microwave ovens |
You can get a brochure describing this program, including a form to list your valuables, at the OUPD headquarters.
For further information, contact Crime Prevention, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 325-2864 or by e-mail at OUPD CRIME PREVENTION.
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