Register Your Computer or Bicycle

We recommend that you use the Department of Public Safety's online property registration system to record the serial number of valuable property such as bikes, computers etc. This will make it easier to recover your property if it is stolen while you are on campus.

Register my bicycle or computer with the Department of Public Safety.

Keep Records and Proof of Property Ownership

It's wise to keep a scrapbook for valuable property where you record the make, model and serial number of the property. You might also consider storing the receipt for warranty purposes. It is also a good idea to include a photograph showing the item in your home or with you by the property. If the insurance company requests prove of ownership, then you have a photograph of you with the property.

Provide Data to Help Us Recover Stolen Property

One thing you can do to increase your chances of recovering stolen property is to record the make, model and serial number of your property in the police report. This information can be entered into the Nationwide Crime Information Center (NCIC). With this information in the NCIC database; any police department within the nation can check found or recovered property to see if it is stolen--and if it is,  contact the agency making the report to facilitate the possible return of the property. Without the serial number it is very unlikely the property will be returned to you.