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Page 2 <br />suggestions are the bottom or the back of the item. Mark bicycles on the frame above the front wheel. <br />You can use clear nail polish to protect a surface after marking. Be sure to engrave ALL the letters and <br />numbers assigned to you on each item. <br />How do I use the engraving tool? <br />The engraver will mark on almost anything. Hold it upright and use slow, smooth strokes. As you <br />acquire new property, mark it right away. If you have school age children, include them in the project. <br />They will enjoy helping you and it will serve as a valuable crime prevention lesson for them. You may <br />also wish to assist them in marking some of their possessions. <br />What property should I mark? <br />Items most frequently taken in burglaries and thefts are: Televisions, VCR's, AM/FM Cassette Radios, <br />cameras, power tools, office equipment, stereo systems, electrical appliances, artwork, jewelry, coin <br />collections, musical instruments, bicycles, lawn equipment, boating /fishing equipment and other sporting <br />goods (including guns), and furniture. You may mark anything that is of value to you. <br />What about property that cannot be marked or is too valuable? <br />Items such as antiques, sterling silver, coin, stamp or any kind of collection, jewelry, china or heirlooms <br />that cannot be marked or would deface the appearance or devalue the item should be described as well as <br />possible and photographed. You may also wish to consider marking the item with an ultraviolet or <br />blacklight pen. These pens may be purchased for a small cost from some office supply stores. <br />Video taping the interior, exterior and contents of your home is also a good idea. Some home video stores <br />rent equipment by the day and some even do the taping for you for a fee. Video taping should not replace <br />the use of still photos. <br />How do I use the inventory forms? <br />Once you have completed the form, after marking all items, you may place a copy in a safe deposit box or <br />keep one on file with your insurance company The inventory is only to be used in the event of a loss, to <br />aid in the recovery of your property. Remember to UPDATE AND KEEP CURRENT! <br />What happens if I move away from the Ramsey County Contract City? <br />The PIN is yours as long as you are a resident in the United States. You simply need to send your PIN <br />and your change of name or address to the local police department where you originally registered each <br />time there is a change so that in the event that your property is stolen then recovered that agency can trace <br />the number to your new address. You may also obtain a PIN from the jurisdiction you move to and <br />engrave that below your original PIN. <br />Page 36 <br />