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6/1/05

1 out of every 10 notebook (Laptop) computers will be stolen within the 
first 12 months of purchase. 90% of them will never be recovered. -FBI 
Statistic-

Most thefts on a college or university campus happen for 2 reasons:
1. A complacent attitude: " It won't happen to me" or "I am already 
careful".

2. A false sense of security: "I feel safe in my room or the 
library-I'm on a college campus, not some big city"

FACT: Most thefts are a crime of opportunity. Here are some of the ways 
to reduce that opportunity:
1. Make use of a deterrent device to help secure your computer. Invest 
in a cable lock, tracking software, or anything else that acts as a 
deterrent to theft.

2. Don't leave your computer unattended, even for just a few minutes. 
Even leaving your room unlocked to go down the hall can provide 
somebody with enough time to get in and out.

Some Anti-Theft Devices To Consider:

    * Tracking software is one of the most effective ways to combat 
computer theft. It is a two pronged system that includes the purchasing 
of an annual membership with a company who will then provide the 
computer owner with software to download. Once this software is 
installed the location of the computer can be tracked by the company in 
the event that the computer is ever stolen and connected online. Check 
out Police Service website for more informaiton.
    * Cable locks are an excellent deterrent against theft. The cables 
feature a loop and a locking head on a 6 foot cable, which loops around 
a permanent fixture such as a desk and fastens to the computer by way 
of the security slot built into the computer's s casing.
    * These anti-theft devices can be found at many places where 
computers are sold, online, or by looking at UVM Police Service's 
website.

Last modified June 01 2005 11:52 AM