PCS 802: Security of Capital Equipment

To ensure that capital equipment is properly secured and protected

Property Control

Capital equipment must be secured and protected by department personnel. If capital equipment is stolen without apparent forced entry, State Risk Management insurance may not cover the reimbursement to the university.

The following procedure is encouraged for improving capital equipment security in departments:

1. Confirm that the capital equipment has an ASU property control number (ASU PC#) affixed to it. (This tag has proven to be a deterrent to theft.)
2. Lock and secure all areas where capital equipment is located when employees are not present in the area.
3. Secure capital equipment to lab benches or desks, where possible.
4. Inventory capital equipment in the department quarterly.

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