Departments with equipment susceptible to theft or loss should consider implementing one or more of the following protection measures:

• Ensure University equipment identification tags or permanent makings are visible on the equipment.
• Establish an internal check-out/check-in system for departmental equipment.
• Lock office equipment to desk or stands.
• Utilize a security room or closet to store high-risk equipment.

8.1 Lost of Stolen University Property

A Report of Missing Property shall be filed with AMO for equipment that is identified as missing, stolen, or vandalized. This form is available from AMO. It is the responsibility of University departments to file an Incident Report with the University Police Department in the event that equipment becomes missing, stolen, or vandalized. It is the department's responsibility to notify AMO of the Incident/Case number assigned by the University Police Department and forward necessary documents to Asset Management Office.