Operation ID is a nationwide program designed to discourage burglary and theft of valuables. It also provides a means for law enforcement to identify stolen property and prove ownership.
Since many criminals steal valuables for resale, marking your items with a permanent identification number, such as your driver's license number and state abbreviation, may prevent the criminal from selling them and lead him/her to look for an easier and more profitable target.
Engravers and inventory sheets are available from the UNCW Police Department. We recommend that you mark your property with your driver's license number and state abbreviation.
If you cannot engrave or write on an item, take a photo of it. You should also create record of your property that includes serial numbers and other markings, makes/models, value, and date of purchase.
Examples include: computers, laptops, tablets, calculators, textbooks, jewelry, cell phones, skateboards, and gaming consoles and games.
Additionally, any items that may be identical to other students' property should be marked, such as blow dryers, irons, etc. This may prove ownership and prevent mix-ups or disputes.
