Things you can do

• Lock your purse, wallet or other personal belongings in the desk when leaving for lunch or breaks, and take the key with you.
• Take your purse, wallet, keys or any medications you might need with you during a building evacuation.
• Lock up valuables when leaving for the day, both personal property and state property.
• If a crime occurs in your work area, leave the area alone in case evidence can be obtained.
• Call the police IMMEDIATELY to report larcenies that occur in your workplace.

Things you shouldn’t do

• Don’t leave valuables in plain sight.
• Don’t make it known that you leave cash in your desk or office.
• Don’t leave cash in your desk or office if you don’t have to.

The majority of larcenies from state office buildings are preventable.