Employee Handbook
Section 3 — EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
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Section Number: |
3.13 |
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Section Title: |
Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Personal Items |
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Adoption Date: |
October 1, 2004 |
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Most Recent Update: |
October 1, 2004 |
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Applicability: |
Regular Full-time, Regular Part-time, Seasonal/Temporary, Intermittent, Reserve Police Officers |
Generally, the City shall not be liable for employees’ Personal Items that are lost or damaged while performing work for the City whether the loss occurs within a work area, office space, or Personal Vehicle. Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged Personal Items will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the department director, with the approval of the City Manager.
Theft is a crime of opportunity when one or more conditions exist that enable a person to commit a crime without a great amount of planning, time or risk. An increased awareness of your work area can help remove opportunities for Workplace theft and destruction.
To minimize theft in your work area and vehicle, employees should follow the following safety guidelines:
All valuables (such as purses, wallets, jewelry and money) should be locked at all times, whether offices are occupied or unoccupied.
Be alert to strangers wandering aimlessly around the office or work area.
Do not loan out building keys, City vehicle keys, or office door keys, even if they cannot be duplicated. Office keys, desk keys, and filing cabinet keys should not be in plain view, unattended, or stored in unlocked drawers or desks.
Secure work areas before leaving for lunch or breaks.
Park in a well-lit area.
Look over your car before leaving for the day to detect any damage that may have occurred during the workday.