Follow these tips to minimize theft at work:

  • Do not leave valuables or sensitive documents on display (handbag, brief cases wallet, keys, jewellery). Use your lockable drawers to store valuable items.
  • Take your lap top with you, secure in a locked cupboard or secure it to a fixed piece of furniture with a Kensington lock. These can be acquired as stationary items.
  • If you are leaving your computer, ensure that you lock the screen, to prevent others from accessing your documents and email.
  • If you leave your office during the day, make sure your work desk is secure.
  • Staff members are responsible for the security of their workstations and the safety of their belongings. You can maximize security by following these procedures at the end of the day.
  • If you are working late at the office, advise Curtin Security, in case of a Campus evacuation; and for your own safety.
  • Close windows and curtains and turn off all lights at the end of each day. This prevents potential thieves from assessing possible entrances to the building.
  • Report any unfamiliar individuals or suspicious behaviour to Curtin Security.