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MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT:  Crime Prevention Standard Operating Procedure

1.	Purpose:  To establish and prescribe policies and procedures, assign responsibilities and furnish guidance concerning the security of personal property and to reduce and/or remove criminal activity risks involving personnel and property.

2.	Scope:  Although crime prevention is a command responsibility, in a larger sense it is also the direct responsibility of the individual Soldier.  The single most important element of crime prevention is the Soldier's awareness and sense of responsibility.  Each individual must take all possible precautions to avoid creating a situation which would invite criminal activity.  This SOP applies to all assigned or attached personnel.

3.	References:

a.	AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program.

b.	FM 3-19.30, Physical Security. 

4.	Responsibilities:

a.	The Crime Prevention Officer will:

(1)	Be appointed in writing, SSG or above, to supervise the establishment and maintenance of the unit crime prevention program, to include the coordination of all crime prevention activities within the unit.

(2)	Act as the focal point for and principle advisor to the commander for crime prevention matters involving unit personnel.

(3)	Conduct announced and unannounced inspections of the unit in accordance with the commander's guidance and retain records of these inspections and any follow- up actions initiated.

(4)	Maintain copies of all references outlined in paragraph 3.

(5)	Retain records of inspections conducted by higher headquarters.

(6)	Establish stringent visitor control procedures and make sure they are strictly enforced.

(7)	Establish written provisions for the safeguarding of personal funds.

(8)	Check all exterior doors and windows to make sure that locking devices are installed and can be adequately secured.

(9)	Check the exterior of buildings and parking lots for adequate lighting.

(10)	Establish a designated area for the parking of motorcycles/bicycles and require that locking devices are in use (e.g. bicycles locked to a bicycle rack).

(11)	Make sure that pilferable government property is properly marked, secured, and that thorough investigations are conducted upon discovery of missing unit property.

(12)	Develop specific duties and instructions for the CQ during his tour of duty to include the following:

(a)	All safes are checked to insure they are locked and SF 702 (Security Container Information) is documented.

(b)	All rooms are checked to ensure that they are secured whether they are occupied or not.

(c)	Periodic checks of the POV parking lot are made to check for tampering, sabotage, loss, and/or damage.

(d)	Unit arms rooms are checked twice before and after midnight and that these check are reported to the staff duty officer.

(e)	All security checks are recorded on the DA Form 1594 CQ Log.

(f)	Make periodic security checks for tampering, sabotage, loss, and/or damage of the company area to include the doors leading to the orderly room, arms room, supply room, the barracks, and parking lots, along with motor pool checks at least once every two hours.

(13)	Schedule and conduct unit crime prevention briefings and semi-annual training, and ensuring that records of attendance are retained

(14)	Conduct an initial crime prevention briefing for all unit personnel utilizing Annex A to this SOP and maintain it on file.

(15)	Schedule and conduct a family member security briefing to include the crime prevention programs available on the installlation.  Encourage a Neighborhood Watch Program for those families residing in government housing.

(16)	Designate secure storage areas for the storage of Soldier’s personal property and TA-50 during leave, emergency leave, TDY etc.

(17)	Make electrostatic engravers available to unit personnel for marking of personal property for identification purposes.  All property will be marked as follows: USA (Soldier's DOD ID).

(18)	Encourage all Soldiers, including those who live in government quarters and off post, to participate in Operation Identification.  Ensuring all Soldiers who wish to participate utilize the local form (Record of Personal Property) to make a record of their high value items and property.  Ensuring that the forms are accurate, complete, current and maintained in a secured area (e.g. unit safe, locked filing cabinet).  Personnel who decline to participate, or have nothing to declare, will sign an established local form annotating that they do not wish to participate.   A witness will also sign the form attesting to the Soldier’s wishes not to participate.  These forms will be reviewed and validated quarterly by the unit crime prevention officer.

(19)	Maintain a current roster of unit personnel and their assigned rooms in the billets and post with the CQ and applicable Barracks Supervisor.

(20)	Post a copy of this SOP is with the CQ and Barracks Supervisor instructions and make available to all unit personnel.

b.	The individual Soldier is responsible for securing both private and government property at all times and avoiding situations which are crime conducive.  All individuals are encouraged to report to the commander or his/her representative any suspicious acts, which might indicate the presence of criminal activity.  Further, each individual should:

(1)	Maintain his assigned wall/foot lockers in a serviceable condition.  If these security containers are unserviceable, the individual will request a secure location to secure his/her valuables until defects are corrected.  A lock should be replaced when the key has been lost or if a combination lock has been compromised.  Government issue locks are authorized for official government use only and will not be used to secure personal property.

(2)	Register all items of personal property having a value of $100 or more by use of a Personal Property Record and insure this form is complete, accurate, and up to date and returned to the unit CPO upon completion.  For personnel who decline to participate, or have nothing to declare, the Soldier will sign and annotate that they do not wish to participate.  A witness will also sign the form attesting to the Soldier's wishes not to participate.

(3)	Mark his/her property with: USA- (Soldier's DOD ID).

(4)	Avoid placing valuables and money in pillows, mattresses, or unsecured nightstands, desks or lockers.

(5)	Avoid leaving easily removed items in POVs.

(6)	Refrain from carrying large sums of money (over $100) on his/her person.

(7)	Avoid securing funds in excess of $50.00 in billet rooms.  Funds in excess of $50.00 should be secured in the unit safe during non-duty hours .

c.	The Unit's Supply Section:

(1)	Will mark all government property designated by the commander to be permanently marked with US and the unit identification code.  Permanently marked is defined as not being easily removed, e.g., inscribed into the item surface.  This procedure should be done in a manner so as not to deface or devalue the item being marked.  For further guidance on marking government property, refer to AR 190-51, Security of Army Property at Unit and Installation Level, Annex C, Marking of Government Property.

(2)	Will assist the unit CPO in providing a secure area to store Soldier's property and CTA-50 during leave, emergency leave, TDY, FTX, deployments, etc., that will not fit into the wall locker(s) provided to the solider residing in the barracks.

(3)	Will properly mark all day room property and properly secure dayroom televisions to their stands or fixed objects.

d.	The Charge of Quarters (CQ) will:

(1)	Make periodic security checks for tampering, sabotage, loss, and/or damage of the battalion area to include the doors leading to the orderly room, arms room, supply room, the barracks, and parking lots, along with periodic motor pool checks.

(2)	Check unit arms rooms twice before and after midnight and report them to the staff duty officer.

(3)	Record results of security checks into the CQ Journal (DA Form 1594).

(4)	Maintain the visitors log (See Annex B).  Visitors will be allowed access to the unit area after they meet the following criteria:

(a)	Present positive proof of identification (e.g. ID card, driver's license) and is recorded on the visitor log (e.g. license number).

(b)	Have a valid reason for wanting to enter the unit area.

(c)	An escort is present (e.g. person being visited, SDO Runner).

(d)	All packages being taken out of or into the unit area are inspected and recorded on the DA Form 1594 or visitor log (e.g. serial number, description).

(5)	Ensure all visitors have departed the company area at the end of visiting hours.  No visitors are allowed from 0001 to 1700 on duty days and from 0001 to 0759 on non-duty days.

5.	Unit Storage Facilities: The unit will provide secure storage facilities for personal property of personnel on leave, TDY, AWOL or in field training.

6.	Security of Personal Funds.

a.	Personal funds will not be secured in the unit safe during hours when the bank is open.  However, during non-banking hours, personal funds may be secured in the unit safe until the bank opens the next day or after the weekend, as appropriate.

b.	When personal funds are secured in the unit safe, the money will be counted and the amount verified by both the owner and the individual receiving the money.  The money will then be placed in an envelope, which is then sealed, and the owner will sign across the seal.  The owner will receive a receipt, and the envelope with its contents will be secured in the unit safe.  If the unit safe contains classified material, another safe or controlled secure container will be utilized.

c.	When the owner picks up the funds, he/she will count it before leaving the orderly room and, once the amount is verified, return the receipt he/she received when the money was initially secured.

7.	Health and Welfare Inspections: During the conduct of routine health and welfare inspections, the inspector(s) will attempt to detect and, if possible, provide on the spot correction of unsecured valuable personal and government property.

8.	Security Measures for Privately Owned Vehicles: The following security measures will be taken by all personnel to prevent larceny of any motor vehicle or its contents.

a.	All motor vehicles will be secured when left unattended, regardless of the location or the time of day.

b.	Don't leave items of value visible inside of the vehicle.

9.	Light Control Measures.  Consideration will be given to lights remaining on during the hours of darkness in designated areas in order to limit the potential for crime.  These areas should include, but are not limited to vehicle parking lots, troop paths, sidewalks, outside areas where troops congregate, and those areas declared "OFF LIMITS" during the hours of darkness.

10.	Security Measures within Government Quarters: All military personnel living in government quarters should be encouraged to complete a Personal Property Record and return a copy to the unit CPO.  Crime prevention measures pertaining to safeguarding of private property located within government quarters are listed as follows:

a.	Ensure that all locks on windows and doors (to include sliding glass doors) are properly installed and functional.

b.	Don't leave extra keys in the mailbox, under the doormat, over the door, or any other likely place.  In case of being locked out of quarters, contact the military police, or prevent the problem by leaving a key with a trusted neighbor.

c.	Before departing on leave, do the following:

(1)	Cancel deliveries or arrange to have them picked up daily.

(2)	Arrange to have mail picked up daily.

(3)	Arrange to have lawn mowed.

(4)	Inside/outside lights should be left burning only when set to cut off during day by a timer.

(5)	Notify a responsible neighbor that you are leaving, and where you plan to be staying.

(6)	Avoid telling unnecessary persons of your absence.

(7)	Leave a key with a responsible neighbor and request they check your quarters periodically.

(8)	Notify the military police station and your housing manager of your absence, and tell them whom to contact in case of an emergency.

(9)	Lock all doors and windows.

d.	Never leave bicycles, tools, toys or expensive recreational equipment outside overnight without being properly secured.

e.	Ensure that all bicycles are registered with the Law Enforcement Activity.

f.	Secure your garage doors at all times.

11.	The point of contact for this memorandum is the S2 at (123) 456-7890.

Encls	FIRST M. LAST
Annex A – Briefing Checklist	XXX, XX
Annex B – Sample Visitor Log	Commanding
Annex C - Sample Appointment Orders
Annex D - Crime Prevention Checklist

DISTRIBUTION:

ANNEX A (CRIME PREVENTION BRIEFING CHECKLIST) TO CRIME PREVENTION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

ANNEX B (SAMPLE VISITORS LOG) TO CRIME PREVENTION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

VISITORS LOG

Date	Visitor's Name	Sponsor	Bldg and Rm #	Time In	Time Out	

						

						

						

ANNEX C (SAMPLE APPOINTMENT ORDERS FOR CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER) TO CRIME PREVENTION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

ANNEX D (CRIME PREVENTION INSPECTION CHECKLIST) TO CRIME PREVENTION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

CRIME PREVENTION CHECKLIST

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UNIT/ACTIVITY	DATE AND TIME	INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY
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ACCOMPANIED BY	ANNOUNCED/UNANNOUNCED	UNIT/ACTIVITY CDR

										GO    NOGO   N/A

1.	Are new unit personnel briefed on crime prevention procedures upon arrival in the unit?

2.	Is a record of these briefings maintained on file?		

3.	Are semiannual crime prevention briefings conducted by the unit crime prevention officer incorporated into regularly scheduled training?		

4.	Is there a record of semiannual training?					

5.	Are family members briefed on family member security and the crime prevention programs available on the installation?	

6.	Is there a record of these briefings?					

7.	Are procedures established to ensure security of personal property?
							
8.	Are high value items inventoried and recorded on local form, for every unit member for whether they participate or not?		

9.	Are unannounced checks made of unit areas by the commander?
								
10.	Are SDO/guards inspected and supervised during non-duty hours?    						 			
11.	Does unit have written provisions for safeguarding personal funds?

12.	Inspections:

a.	Does the Crime Prevention Officer conduct announced and unannounced inspections and are follow-up actions initiated?		

b.	Is he/she accompanied by the responsible commander or representative?								
13.	Is an Officer/NCO appointed in writing as the unit crime prevention officer?								
14.	Does the Battalion Crime Prevention Officer conduct announced and unannounced inspections?						  
15.	Is there a record of these inspections on hand?				
16.	Is personal property belonging to personnel on leave, TDY, or in the hospital stored/secured?	

			STAFF DUTY/CHARGE OF QUARTERS

1.	Does the SD/CQ have written instructions outlining specific security checks to be made during tour of duty?		
2.	Does the SDO/CQ follow established procedures when conducting security checks and is necessary equipment available for use  during these checks?  (e.g. locks, chains, etc.)

3.	Does the SDO/CQ follow established procedures to secure personal items found unsecured?

4.	Is there a visitor's log to identify strangers?  (Strangers are anyone not assigned to the unit.)

5.	Is the visitor's log filed with that tour's duty log?

6.	Are all safes checked to insure they are locked?

7.	Is the SDO/CQ required to keep a duty log during his/her tour of duty?

8.	Does the SDO/CQ have extra padlocks/containers for securing unsecured personal valuables and government equipment?

9.	Does the SDO/CQ have a current roster of unit personnel and the room in the billets that they occupy?

10.	Does the SDO/CQ have a current "Personnel Authorized to Solicit on installation and 801 Sites" list?

DAYROOM/BARRACKS

1.	Are there specific procedures/safeguards used to control unauthorized access to unit facilities?

2.	Are signs warning non-unit personnel to report to the orderly room/SDO/CQ conspicuously posted on perimeter doors to billets?

3.	Are all rooms adequately secured when individuals are asleep or not present?

4.	Are crime prevention posters displayed for maximum visibility in billets area, dayroom, orderly room, motor pool and dining facility?	

5.	Do building occupants properly secure their valuables items?

6.	Are electric etchers on hand for marking property?

7.	Are furnishings and personal property marked to enable identification in case of theft?

8.	Do exterior doors provide adequate security when locked?

9.	Are hasps and hinges mounted correctly on doors and lockers?

10.	Do individuals have enough storage facilities for personal property?

11.	Are occupants of rooms familiar with Operation ID and are they participants?

12.	Are dayroom televisions properly secured to stands and/or fixed objects?

BUILDING EXTERIOR/PARKING LOTS

1.	Are building exteriors adequately lighted and are all lights operational?

2.	Are all building doors and windows adequately secured?

3.	Does the unit have a designated parking area for POVs?

4.	Is the parking area adequately lighted?

5.	Has a portion of the parking area been designated for securing motorcycles/bicycles and are locking devices in use?	 

SECURITY OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.	Are procedures established limiting number of personnel requiring access to:

a.	Supply room?

b.	NBC room?

c.	Tool room?

d.	Baggage storage room?

e.	Motor Pool?

f.	Dining facility properly secured?

2.	Are pilferable items properly secured?

3.	Is there evidence of unsecured tools or equipment (hammers, saws, BII, bolt cutters, dosimeters, protective masks, etc.)?

4.	Are thorough investigations conducted upon discovery of missing unit property?

CRIME PREVENTION SOP

1.	Is there a Crime Prevention SOP?

2.	Does the SOP outline applicable responsibilities?

3.	Are all portions of the SOP implemented?

DEPLOYMENT

1.	Are there provisions for security of personal property during unit deployments?

2.	Are POVs secured in the unit POV storage area during deployments?

3.	Is there a POV storage SOP?