University Of Hawai'i-Burglaries Some Prevention Tips
Detective Detective Clinton Sukekane
Honolulu Police Department
July 2003
- Don’t leave valuable items lying around such as laptop computers, digital cameras, etc. Secure them when they’re not in use. Consider installing a safe. If it ’s a small safe, secure it to the ground.
- Lock up your offices when you’re away, even if it is only going to be away for short while.
- Don’t leave critical data in the computers. Once the computer is stolen, the data is gone.
- Consider installing an alarm system. If you’re trying to keep the cost down, then consider an audible system.
- Know who has keys to your office. Sometimes too many keys are floating around.
- Know the serial and model numbers of your equipment and the purchase date. It will aid in recovery and prosecution.
In the unfortunate event that an item is stolen, an itemized list is necessary for HPD. The list should be written in the following manner. The more description you furnish the better.
| Item# |
Serial# |
Description |
Location where taken from |
Value |
| 1 |
12345 |
Sony digital camera
Model XXX
Black in color |
Office #123 |
$500 |
|
