Operation ID
Operation ID is a nationwide program designed to discourage burglary and theft of valuables. It also provides a way for you to easily identify stolen property and increases law enforcement’s chances of recovery and conviction.
Most burglars steal valuables for resale. But if you mark all items with permanent identification numbers, the burglar may be unable to sell them. If a criminal knows all your valuables are marked, he or she will look for easier and more profitable victims.
How do I join Operation ID?
- You may borrow an engraving tool from your residence hall director or University Police by leaving your student identification card until you return the engraver. These engravers also are available at hardware stores. Use the engraver to etch your driver’s license number and state abbreviation onto your valuables
- List any items you engrave on the Operation ID form below and submit them to the University Police.
- Using a permanent marker, include identifying marks on clothing, jewelry, and other items that may be damaged by engraving.
- Record a video of your valuables and be sure to include the serial numbers.
- Register your bicycle in our bike registration program. There is no charge for registration.
What Should I Engrave?
- Cell Phones
- Bicycles
- Cameras and equipment
- Automobile accessories
- Speakers, stereos, and accessories
- TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and other electronic devices
Engraving Instructions
Engrave personal property with your driver’s license number prefixed by the two-letter state abbreviation. Do not use your Social Security number unless it is the same as your driver’s license number – this number cannot be traced by law enforcement agencies to determine ownership.
Examples of engraving procedure:
NC 123456;
CA 123456789; etc.
When engraving, hold the tool straight up, not at a slant.
For more information about other crime prevention precautions to protect yourself, your room, property, etc., contact University Police at 311.
Submit the following form to the University Police for filing. (Note: you may want to make a copy for your parents to keep on file.)
Operation ID Form
Personal Property Record
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