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Crime Prevention
It has been proven that thieves are hesitant to take items that can be readily
identified. Placing signs, decals, and other visible information warning
potential thieves that this equipment has been marked and registered with the
local law enforcement officials may help prevent a possible theft. By following
the advice on this page, you can reduce vandalism, discourage theft, and help
recover the machine if it is stolen.
Record Identification Numbers
• Record the serial number (S/N) of the machine and the identification
numbers of the engine, clutch, hydraulic components, etc.
• Check that all serial numbers are complete, correct, and recorded in all
relevant documentation (insurance, financial, warranty etc.)
• Inscribe a unique identification mark
• Participate in a government Owner Applied Numbering (OAN) program
• A key element in marking equipment is uniformity
Here are some standard guidelines:
• Locate the mark on the right side of the equipment as you are standing
behind it
• On all equipment with non-removable tongues place the ID number on
right side on top of tongue, 12” to rear of hitch pin
• On 3 point equipment with a tool bar, place the ID number on top of the
tool bar, adjacent to the right hitch pin
• Mark your equipment in a second location known only to you. Record what
the mark is and where it is located (photograph)
Maintain Documented Proof of Ownership
• Keep all documents and records (e.g., identification numbers, invoices,
warranty) that accompany the machine in a safe location
• Take color photographs of the machine from all sides and angles
• Update all documents and photographs when a major change is made to
the machine
• Maintain an inventory record of all equipment and machines. Regularly
check to make sure that no machines have been stolen
Parking Indoors
• Remove the ignition key and place hard-to-move equipment in front
of exits
• Remove the battery or any essential component in the electrical system
when the machine is being stored
• Secure all openings to the storage building
Parking Outdoors
• Park the machine out of sight
• Remove the ignition key and lock the control panel and battery box
• Alert law enforcement personnel of your presence in the area and provide
them with a contact person to call when there is suspicious activity
• Ask for assistance in watching the machine from neighbors and merchants
who reside near the parking area
Reduce Vandalism
• Check the identification plates on all machines regularly and report any
missing or destroyed plates
• Install a protection device(s) on the machine when parking the machine in
high-risk areas
• Take written notes and report to law enforcement all suspicious vehicles or
people
Report Theft
• Notify a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction, and your insurance
carrier, when a theft occurs
• Provide a full description and complete set of serial and identification
numbers (found on the tongue of the machine) to the investigating officer
and insurance carrier
• Provide the investigating officer with photographs of the actual machine,
manufacturer’s literature, and knowledge of any identifiable marks that
would help in identifying the machine
• Verify the stolen machine has been entered into the National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) operated by the FBI in Washington, D.C.
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Safety • Crime Prevention
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