What is Operation Identification? It is a program that has proven to be dramatically effective in reducing burglary in cities where it has been properly implemented.

Operation Identification has two parts. First, you mark all your easily stolen valuables so that they can be identified as yours. Second, you display a sticker which tells burglars that you have done so.

What makes Operation Identification so effective is that easily identified property is hard for a burglar to dispose of. It can be traced back to you. And, if the burglar is caught with it in his possesion, it is solid evidence of possession of stolen goods.

Operation Identification is part of Minnesota Crime Watch. When you employ it, you will be given a permanent identifcation number. You will mark your valuables with it and your number will be registered with your local law enforcement agency.

You may wish to make duplicate lists of your property and keep one copy in a safe place around your home or office, another copy in a safe deposit box.

In case of burglary, you will be able to describe stolen property quickly, which will help police in their attempts to recover it.

With property that carries the manufacturer's serial or id number (cameras, guns, etc) include this number along with your Permanent ID Number to make your property more recoverable.