Avoid carrying or keeping large sums of money on hand.

Park in well-lit areas close to other vehicles and keep car doors locked.

Lock up your residence and property – Lock your residence hall or apartment door, even when you’re home. Lock your car and bike. Lock your bag in a drawer in your office. Lock your door when you leave, even if you’re leaving “just for a minute.” It only takes a thief 10 seconds to take something from your room or office. Lock your door when you sleep, even in a residence hall.

Do not leave your property unattended – in the library, dining hall, classroom, restroom, or any campus facility. Theft of backpacks and textbooks is common—the re-sale value of textbooks makes them attractive targets for petty thieves. Take your items with you even if you're leaving only for a moment. Don't leave laundry unattended. Don't leave notes on your door announcing that you aren't home.

Operation Identification is a service provided to all residents of KSU who desire written documentation of their personal property. The police department will provide a property registration sheet to record your valuables. This sheet includes serial numbers and