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Theft Deterrent PracticesTheft Deterrent Practices
GeneralGeneral
The owner/operator should take the following precautions to discourage The owner/operator should take the following precautions to discourage theft, to aidtheft, to aid
in the recovery in the event that the truck is stolen, or to reduce vandalism.in the recovery in the event that the truck is stolen, or to reduce vandalism.
Actions to Discourage Theft and VandalismActions to Discourage Theft and Vandalism
Remove all keys any time the truck is left unattended.Remove all keys any time the truck is left unattended.
At night lock all doors and attach, secure or lock all anti-vandalism andAt night lock all doors and attach, secure or lock all anti-vandalism and
anti-theft devices on the truck.anti-theft devices on the truck.
Immobilize the truck by removing a critical electrical or starting system device.Immobilize the truck by removing a critical electrical or starting system device.
Upon receipt of a truck, record the truck serial number and the serial numbers ofUpon receipt of a truck, record the truck serial number and the serial numbers of
all major components and attachments. Keep this list up to date and filed in aall major components and attachments. Keep this list up to date and filed in a
safe location for fast retrieval.safe location for fast retrieval.
Place a decal or notice on the truck that all serial numbers are recorded.Place a decal or notice on the truck that all serial numbers are recorded.
Discourage the thief! Inspect the gates and fences of the machinery storage yardDiscourage the thief! Inspect the gates and fences of the machinery storage yard
or construction site. Keep trucks in well-lit areas and ask the local lawor construction site. Keep trucks in well-lit areas and ask the local law
enforcement authorities to make frequent checks around the storage yard orenforcement authorities to make frequent checks around the storage yard or
work site.work site.
Establish liaison with neighbours and ask them to watch equipment left at jobEstablish liaison with neighbours and ask them to watch equipment left at job
sites and to report any suspicious activities to the local law enforcementsites and to report any suspicious activities to the local law enforcement
authorities.authorities.
Make frequent inventories of trucks to promptly detect losses or vandalism.Make frequent inventories of trucks to promptly detect losses or vandalism.
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