Helpful tips when reporting Lost and Found to Security.

[gabstaff.livejournal.com]

As you all know we keep a list in our system of all the lost and found items that are reported in security ops.


It would help us and yourself if when you have lost an item to be as descriptive as possible of said item.


Cameras - Too many times I get someone coming in and they have lost their camera and we ask "OK what did it look like?" and we get in response "It was silver with black writing digital camera" This is just an example. So please take a moment to look at your camera and really pay attention to the make (Nikon, Canon, Olympus)  and model of said camera. If you carry it around in a carrying case, again, take a moment to look at the brand the case is. I may also suggest to make the carrying case different from all the thousands of other black carry case and decorate it. It doesn't have to be anything big.




Cell Phones - Pretty much the same thing as the camera, too much of a vague description. So again just take a moment to look at make (Samsung, Blackberry, HTC, Motorola) and model.  Hundreds of people have touch screen phones at the con. So please remember what your background is on your phone. It will help so much! Also be prepared to give us another phone number so if your phone is turned in, we can get in touch with you. Often times when we ask for contact information, you would be surprise how many people can not give us another number to call.






Other items in generals (bags, books, glasses, sunglasses, purses, backpack) pretty much the same thing, please be as descriptive as possible.



Trust me, we want to return any items that were found back to you!!

Comments

[mcb397.livejournal.com]

A tip that my family does with cameras, cell phones, anything that takes pictures... is to write down your name, address, and phone # on a piece of paper with a little "this camera/phone/etc. belongs to". If it gets lost and someone looks through the pictures they'll see it. It's also a good identifier - if you have an ID and the info matches the saved picture you'll definitely be believed that it's yours. :)

[marlenedaily.livejournal.com]

Me too! It's an email address I can check anywhere. Every memorycard has that as the first image. Do it when I first buy it, ready to go when current card needs changing. And I scribble a number to keep the pile from looking all alike.

I also an a huge fan of customized cases and sticker-labels. My cell's plastic case is painted with glitter nail enamel. It's easy to do, easy to recognize. Don't need strangers looking through the addressbook for the ICE number (which is okay, phoneloss being an emergency of sorts *g*) if its spottable by eye.

[jane-says.livejournal.com]

I even add my hotel and room# when I'm at conventions. That's saved me a few cameras over the years. :)

I also suggest changing the screen saver/lock screen on your phone to your name and contact info. And even attaching your information inside the case like in the battery case of your phone. That way even if the battery dies there is proof of ownership.

[jane-says.livejournal.com]

Before I leave for the convention I normally take pictures of anything that I think I might lose that has value and email them to myself. Phone, laptop, cameras, glasses, purse.

That way when I will invariably lose something I can show lost & found.