Tips for Preventing Equipment Theft

• Secure Your Site—Fence in the jobsite, and install security cameras and motion sensors. But this may not always be a practical option for all business owners. If this is not possible, equipment should be parked close together, preferably chained in a circle with smaller pieces in the center. Also, ask law enforcement to make frequent patrols, especially if the jobsite is located in a high-theft area.
• Keep Good Records—Label all equipment with a unique product identification number in multiple places (some of the places should be easy to locate at first glance). Also, record the manufacturer, model number, year, PIN and purchase date along with serial numbers for all component parts.
• Use Theft Deterrents and Proven Recovery Systems—Use immobilization devices, such as wheel locks, fuel shut-offs, ignition locks and battery-disconnect switches as possible deterrents.  Unfortunately, if professional thieves target specific equipment, they can generally get around these deterrents. Use a proven tracking/recovery system that offers time-tested tracking technology and integrates with police so that the recovery will be in the hands of law enforcement.