Due to a continued increase in burglaries over the last few months- the SW Precinct would like to remind our community members that you can rent a professional engraver from the SW Precinct for free!

These engravers allow you to mark your property (such as tools, bicycles and electronics) with an identifying number- such as your Driver’s License number. Then if/when your items are stolen- you are able to report to law enforcement that it was marked. These markings assist the Seattle Police Department in getting recovered property back to victims, as well as aid with investigations.

If you are interested in renting an engraver - please stop by the SW Precinct (2300 SW Webster St.) and speak with the desk officer. Remember the SW Precinct is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Please also keep in mind that I, as your SW Precinct Crime Prevention Coordinator, offer free residential and commercial safety/security assessments! Contact me directly for more information and for scheduling.

Please help us spread this important reminder to your Block Watches, community groups, neighbors and friends.

  Household Inventory List

Instructions: Use this form to make record of your valuables. Once the chart is filled out, make a copy and/or save electronically in a safe place (for example: with important papers).

If possible, engrave valuables with your driver’s license or state identification card number. Be sure to engrave what this number represents following the number, for example: “/WADL” or “/WAID”.

Never use a social security number.

For the items that you cannot engrave, such as jewelry, artwork or small electronics, take a photo of the item. Still record the item in the chart below. If the item does not have a serial number or model number, write N/A.