When your laptop disappears, who you gonna call?
Casey Cheney
Issue date: 12/4/08 Section: Focus
When you spend most of your time trying to keep track of what you have to do, it can be tough to keep track of your stuff.
If something comes up missing, Mike Wertz, head of campus security, said students should come to security first.
"First thing you want to do is file a report," Wertz said. "Don't assume you lost it."
He warned students not to let the familiarity of a small campus lull you into a false sense of security.
"Everyone's got something they're not proud of," he said. "I give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but I also know human nature."
If it's a wallet that's missing, Wertz said security can usually recover it even if it was stolen.
"I'm some sh-head town kid or some sh- head college student. My allowance is gone and I need to go drinking this weekend. I'm only going to take what I need," he said.
"More times than not, they get returned full," he added.
Depending on how much value you place on the object, Wertz suggested filing a report with the police as well. The more eyes on the lookout, the better the chances are of recovery, which Wertz estimated to be 70 percent.
If you think there's a chance you've misplaced the item, you can add to it to the report.
Not all missing items may seem worthy of report. In such cases, Wertz said to check the lost and founds located in the deans' offices, the Student Union, the Dow Center, Kendall Hall and Lane Hall.
He also said to stop by the Security Office and talk to them, describing what you've lost. That way, they can keep an eye out. He'll walk you through where you had been since you noticed it was missing.
However, Wertz said students shouldn't rely solely on security or the police to recover what's been lost.
"Are we as crook-proof as we could be? Heck, no."
Rather, he said individuals should take preventative action to protect their property, especially with the Christmas rush in full swing.
"Lock your stuff up," he said. "Be aware of human nature and remove that temptation."
For those with a car on campus, Wertz warned students not to make it your Christmas shopping storage place.
"You've got a Wal-Mart on wheels," he said.
So if you find yourself scratching your head, wondering where you could've lost something, talk to security.
"People are starting to understand that we can help and we want to help."
If something comes up missing, Mike Wertz, head of campus security, said students should come to security first.
"First thing you want to do is file a report," Wertz said. "Don't assume you lost it."
He warned students not to let the familiarity of a small campus lull you into a false sense of security.
"Everyone's got something they're not proud of," he said. "I give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but I also know human nature."
If it's a wallet that's missing, Wertz said security can usually recover it even if it was stolen.
"I'm some sh-head town kid or some sh- head college student. My allowance is gone and I need to go drinking this weekend. I'm only going to take what I need," he said.
"More times than not, they get returned full," he added.
Depending on how much value you place on the object, Wertz suggested filing a report with the police as well. The more eyes on the lookout, the better the chances are of recovery, which Wertz estimated to be 70 percent.
If you think there's a chance you've misplaced the item, you can add to it to the report.
Not all missing items may seem worthy of report. In such cases, Wertz said to check the lost and founds located in the deans' offices, the Student Union, the Dow Center, Kendall Hall and Lane Hall.
He also said to stop by the Security Office and talk to them, describing what you've lost. That way, they can keep an eye out. He'll walk you through where you had been since you noticed it was missing.
However, Wertz said students shouldn't rely solely on security or the police to recover what's been lost.
"Are we as crook-proof as we could be? Heck, no."
Rather, he said individuals should take preventative action to protect their property, especially with the Christmas rush in full swing.
"Lock your stuff up," he said. "Be aware of human nature and remove that temptation."
For those with a car on campus, Wertz warned students not to make it your Christmas shopping storage place.
"You've got a Wal-Mart on wheels," he said.
So if you find yourself scratching your head, wondering where you could've lost something, talk to security.
"People are starting to understand that we can help and we want to help."
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