Operation Identification is a citizen's burglary prevention program for use in homes and business. The Operation ID program involves the marking of property with an identifying number as a means of discouraging burglary and theft.   Operation Identification has shown dramatic results in its ability to reduce burglaries.

The Operation ID program has two parts:

• First: Mark your valuables with your Driver's License Number so that your property can be easily traced and identified as yours.
• Second: Display a sticker, which tells would-be burglars that your property has been marked. (Contact L.P.D.)

What Makes Operation Identification So Effective

Marked property is difficult for a burglar to dispose of or re-sell. It can be traced to the rightful owner with relative ease. If the burglar is caught with marked property, it is solid evidence of possession of stolen goods.

How to Participate:

The best tool to use to mark your valuable is an engraver, which can be purchased at any hardware store

Marking your valuables, always use your Drivers License Number, never your Social Security Number.   " 526123456 "

After marking your property, make a list of your valuables and keep a copy of the list in a safe place. Of course some items cannot be marked and we suggest a photograph or video of these items. This will be of great help to the police department in our attempts to recover the stolen property.

Once property has been marked and a list made, display an Operation Identification sticker on doors and windows, which might be used for entry.

By advertising your participation in "Operation ID" in this way, you are announcing that your valuable property has been marked and will be difficult for a burglar to re-sell. Often the presence of the sticker alone is enough to deter a burglar.

 Please contact Sgt. Tom Ashcraft if you need assistance.

549-9580 tashcraft@cityoflawrence.org