Cop's Corner

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  • By 31st Security Forces Squadron
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --  On Jan. 26, a base affiliated individual reported that they had lost their retired military ID card on Jan. 23. This individual tried to retrace their steps, but were unable to locate the lost ID card. Losing your ID card puts all Department of Defense employees at risk. This lost ID card could be utilized by a terrorist or criminal to gain access to a DOD Installation.

On Jan. 26, an active duty military member reported that someone had broken into the driver's side window of their vehicle and stole a purse on Jan. 25. The purse contained a dependant military ID card, Italian driver's license and cell phone. This is one of the most prevalent types of crimes to happen to military members while stationed at Aviano. If you leave a purse in plain view within your vehicle, you might as well leave the window down. This might save you from having to replace the window when it's broken. On the upside, this person did not keep a lot of items in their purse.

On Jan. 27, an active duty military member reported that they had lost their military ID card while at the Dragon Fitness Center on Jan. 23. The individual attempted to retrace their whereabouts, but was unable to find the missing ID card. Losing your military ID card places installations at risk of unauthorized base entry attempts. Waiting five days to report a lost Military ID is always a poor judgment call. Report lost base credentials immediately to security forces, and if you happen to find someone else's ID card, please bring it to the 31st Security Forces Squadron Police Services Desk lost and found located at Building 1420.

On Jan. 28, an active duty military member reported that they had lost their Military ID card while at the base theater on Jan. 16. The individual attempted to retrace their steps and contact the AAFES management to see if the ID card was found. Losing your base entry credentials makes installations susceptible to unauthorized entry attempts and vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Don't wait twelve days to report a lost or missing ID card, report these incidents immediately.

On Jan. 29, an active duty family member reported that someone had damaged their mountain bike. Someone had dismantled the bicycle while it was chained up adjacent to the Aviano High School. The person had also stolen parts and slashed the tires of the bicycle. This person did everything right by securing their bicycle with a chain at the designated bike racks; however this person still became a victim of crime. Vandalism is a crime and if anyone has any information regarding this incident, they should contact the 31st SFS at 632-7200.

On Jan. 30, an active duty military member reported that they had lost their military ID card earlier that day. Losing your identification places every person who works within a military installation at risk. This person did the right thing by immediately reporting their missing ID card to security forces.

Aviano All-Star Award:
This weeks Aviano All-Star Award goes to the individual who decided to vandalize someone else's personnel property by dismantling their bicycle. Vandalism is the willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property and these types of crimes are not tolerated on Aviano Air Base, Italy.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Week:
Be on the lookout! If your car is stolen, report it to the 31st Security Forces Squadron immediately. When buying a used car from an individual or a dealer, make sure you have the proper titles, the vehicle identification number is intact, and the "federal sticker" is on the inside of the driver's door. The "federal sticker" should match the VIN. The VIN can be found throughout the vehicle to include the frame, the firewall, the engine and the transmission. In the United States, a car is stolen every 21 seconds. Protect yourself from becoming one of these statistics.