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Property Safety Tips
Download our "Don't Become a Victim of Opportunity Theft" poster!
Vehicle Safety Tips
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Do not leave items of value visible in a parked car.
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Park in well-lighted areas designated for parking.
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Look into and around your vehicle before entering it.
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Drive on well-traveled streets.
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Keep all doors locked.
Property Safety Tips
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AVOID THEFTS OF OPPORTUNITY… Opportunity theft is the direct result of property and valuables left unattended and unsecured, even for short periods of time, which provides a thief with the opportunity to steal your valuables. Opportunity thefts are the most preventable crimes that occur;
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Never leave personal property such as books, wallets, pocketbooks, cash, jewelry, or bicycles unattended and unsecured;
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Never leave laptop computers, calculators, and other items of value unattended in library areas;
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Lock the doors to your room, office, or lab when you leave, even if it is only for a few minutes. Most reported thefts occur in unlocked areas;
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Take advantage of "Operation Identification", mark your valuables in some distinctive fashion. Engravers are available at Campus Police headquarters.
Identity Theft
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Do not give out personally identifiable information over the phone or Internet, such as bank account numbers and social security numbers.
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Only shop with companies you know. Always use a secure browser.
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Limit personal information on necessary public distribution items (checks, business cards).
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Last Revised 25-Aug-09 11:04 AM.
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