Office Symble
10 October 2019
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL PERSONNEL
SUBJECT: Crime Prevention Standarding Operating Procedures
1. PURPOSE: To outline policies, procedures and responsibilities of the unit crime prevention
program and to enhance the unit’s readiness posture.
2. GENERAL: The unit crime prevention program is a command responsibility and is set up to
create a secure living and working environment and to establish a better quality of life for all
soldiers and their family members. Its goals are in support of the Physical Security Program.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Commander - Has overall responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the
crime prevention program. Designates a responsible individual as Crime Prevention
Officer/NCO.
b. Crime Prevention Officer/NCO - Is appointed on orders by the commander and
administers the program IAW guidance in FM 3-19.30, Appendix B, dated 8 January 2001.
Coordinates with higher headquarters Crime Prevention Officers and the installation Crime
Prevention Officer for assistance in conducting classes, programs, and projects. Uses chain of
command effectively.
c. Unit Leaders - Ensures all soldiers take sufficient precautionary measures to deter
thievery, fraud, and other crimes from occurring within the unit. Supervises measures taken to
safeguard personal property and government equipment.
d. Individual Soldiers - Protects all personal and government property. Uses all equipment
properly and efficiently. Is alert for suspicious persons or activities in the unit area. Reports
suspicions or crimes through the unit chain of command to the military police.
4. Security Measures:
a. On a unit produced Personal Property Record (PPR) identify high value items and
equipment and assist recovery of lost or stolen equipment when items are properly marked.
(1) All soldiers should complete a PPR. A copy is placed in the individual’s SRP packet.
Soldiers should keep a copy in a safe place. The PPR will be updated when new/additional items
are purchased.
SUBJECT: Crime Prevention Standard Operating Procedures
(2) Soldiers should mark their equipment in an inconspicuous location with an engraver.
The tracking and recovery of stolen equipment is aided considerably if equipment is marked with
the soldier’s driver’s license number. Soldiers not consenting to mark their property will write,
“I do not wish to mark this piece of property” and initial each applicable line.
(3) Soldiers can sign for an engraver from the supply room or the key control custodian.
Soldiers may take the engraver off post to mark equipment if needed.
(4) The chain of command should update the PPRs quarterly. Information should be
physically matched against the individual’s property and verified by the squad leader.
b. Key control is maintained IAW the unit Key Control SOP, AR 190-51, and FH Reg 190-3.
c. Privately owned weapons will be stored and maintained IAW AR 190-11, FH Reg 190-11
and FH Reg 190-3.
d. Visitor Procedures – Visiting personnel will not be allowed in the billets area without
proper escort. All personnel must comply with the company visitation policy and be signed-in
with the CQ.
e. The Crime Prevention NCO/Officer should conduct annual crime prevention training on
the following topics:
(1) General crime prevention.
(2) Rape/sexual assault awareness.
(3) Child abuse prevention.
(4) Home security.
f. The Crime Prevention NCO/Officer should brief all inprocessing personnel within two
working days of arrival to the unit and provide a Crime Prevention booklet (available on the III
Corps Provost Marshal, Crime Prevention public folder).
g. Training should be provided to all soldiers and their family members prior to and during
unit deployments.
h. Crime Prevention observations:
(1) The Chain of Command should observe unit activities to ensure adherence to crime
prevention procedures and proper safeguarding of equipment. CQ will inspect the billets area,
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SUBJECT: Crime Prevention Standard Operating Procedures
parking lots, and the motor pool for proper lighting, security of equipment, and crime conducive
conditions.
(2) Weekly - The Crime Prevention Officer/NCO, 1SG and commander should inspect
the billets area, parking lots and the motor pool for proper lighting, security of equipment and
crime conducive conditions.
(3) Monthly - The Crime Prevention Officer/NCO should conduct unannounced
inspections. The inspection will check for adherence to the unit crime prevention SOP. Areas
and points to check include: Security of unoccupied rooms, visitor sign-in roster, conduct of
inprocessing briefings, PPRs are updated and posted, and equipment is being marked.
Commanding
ENCLOSURES:
Appendix A Crime Prevention Briefing
Appendix B Crime Prevention Briefing Worksheet
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Appendix A (Crime Prevention Briefing) to Crime Prevention Standard Operating
Procedures
1. Barracks Security - All personnel living in the barracks will ensure that their personal rooms
are secure at all times. When the room is unoccupied, both the entrance door and the door to the
common area will be locked, the window(s) will be locked and secured. The window(s) will be
additionally secured with a security hasp to further the security of the window. At no time will
the room be left unsecured, even if to just check on laundry, answer the phone, etc.
2. Barracks Visitation - All persons not assigned that wish to visit a soldier in the barracks will
sign in with the CQ provided that visitation hours are in effect. The soldier that signs in the
visitor is responsible for that individual and will ensure that the individual is escorted at all times
while in the barracks area. Personnel assigned to the unit are charged with challenging any
unknown/unescorted person.
3. Property Identification - All soldiers, whether or not they live in the barracks, are encouraged
to record the serial numbers of all high value items. If property does not have a serial number, an
engraver will be provided to mark the item. Personnel are encouraged to mark the item(s) with
their driver’s license number.
4. Vehicle Registration Program - The Crime Prevention Section at III Corps PMO will mark
vehicles with the official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This number is lightly etched on
window glass.
5. House Watch Program - Offered to anyone living on or off post, who expects to be away from
home for an extended period of time (i.e., TDY, leave, long weekends, FTXs, etc). On post
residents must go to the MP Station and request to be placed on the Housewatch Program.
Homes will be checked by MP patrols during the duration of absence. Off post residents must go
to the local police station and request to be placed on the Housewatch Program. Homes will be
checked throughout the duration of your absence by the local police patrols.
6. Crime or Suspicious Activity Reporting - Individuals who observe suspicious activity or know
of a crime or a crime that is about to happen, can report the crime directly to the Military Police
Station. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous, can call 288-COPS (2677). This line
allows an individual to directly contact the Military Police Desk and report illegal activity that
either happened or is about to happen.
Add any items unique to your specific unit/mission/operation.
Appendix B (Crime Prevention Briefing Worksheet) to Crime Prevention Standard Operating
Procedures (add information as needed)
1. I have received a unit crime prevention orientation that included the following topics:
a. Unit crime prevention policies.
b. Security procedures for securing personal property.
c. Personal Property Record/Inventory of High Value Items.
d. Use of an engraver.
e. Visitor policy.
f. Procedures for reporting a crime.
g. Off limits areas.
h. Local trouble spots.
2. I understand each of the above.
NAME:_____________________________________ DATE:_______________
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