PDP 203–02: Property Crimes

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Effective: 9/1/1963

Revised: 7/1/2007

PDP 203–02: Reporting Property Crimes

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Purpose [horizontal rule]

To provide guidelines for reporting property crimes on university property

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Source [horizontal rule]

University policy

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Policy [horizontal rule]

The ASU Police Department (ASU PD) responds to every call received concerning a property crime on university property.

Reporting Property Crime Emergencies

If the crime has occurred within moments and information is available about a suspect, call 911 (ASU PD emergency number) immediately. ASU PD will begin an immediate and thorough search for the suspect and the stolen property.

Reporting Nonemergency Property Crimes

If an emergency response by the police is not required, call 480/965–3456 to report the crime and ask an ASU PD officer to respond.

Note:

The victim of a property crime will be asked to assist ASU PD officers in apprehending the offender and recovering stolen property. Specifically, the victim will be asked to aid in the prosecution of an apprehended suspect. This means the victim must be willing, if necessary, to go to trial and testify. Should a victim not be willing to aid in prosecution, ASU PD still completes a crime report.

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ProcedureD [horizontal rule]

Responsibility	Action
	If the crime has just occurred:
Victim	Dial 911 for an emergency police response. Provide information about the suspect, including: a physical profile, clothing description, the direction and method of travel, and the type of property stolen.
	If the crime occurred previously and an emergency police response is not necessary:
	Call 480/965–3456 to report the crime.
ASU Police Department (ASU PD) Communications Center	Dispatch an officer to complete a crime report.
Victim	Check with coworkers or roommates to determine whether suspicious individuals were observed in the area. Have information about the suspect ready, along with an inventory of the stolen property, including any identifying numbers, marks, or characteristics: if a vehicle has been stolen, supply the title or license plate numbers. Try not to disturb the crime scene.
ASU PD	Complete a crime report and conduct a preliminary investigation.
Victim	Notify the insurance company, banks, and credit card companies of the loss, if applicable.

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Cross-References [horizontal rule]

For information on reporting emergencies, see:

PDP 101–01, “Reporting an Emergency”
and
PDP 101–02, “Emergency Call Boxes.”

For information on reporting lost, stolen, or found property, see the Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual (ACD)—ACD 808, “Lost, Stolen, or Found Property.”

For information on reporting misuse of university assets, see The Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual (ACD)—ACD 123, “Misuse of University Assets.”

For information on reporting stolen petty cash, see the Financial Services Policies and Procedures Manual (FIN)—FIN 403, “Petty Cash Funds.”

For information on reporting stolen equipment, see the Property Control System Policies and Procedures Manual (PCS):

PCS 1101, “Stolen University-Owned Equipment”
and
PCS 1102, “Stolen Sponsor-Owned Equipment.”

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