Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Sheriff's Office
Bolivar, Mo 65613
Phone:(417)777-9020 Fax:(417)777-7684

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Operation Identification is a program that aids law enforcement in the recovery and return of stolen items to the rightful owner. A successful program can lead to the arrest and prosecution of thiefs.

The following are key elements of the Operation Identification program:

1.   Engrave a unique number to you on your property. These numbers can be a sequential number preceded by the letters "mo". In law enforcement we refer to these as "Owner Applied Numbers" or "OAN". The actual serial number is better but in its absence, the OAN works just as well.

2.   Maintain a record of all your valuable property. This record should include the Make, Model, Serial number, OAN and any identifying marks. This record should also include high quality photographs or videotape. Store a complete hard copy of your list and photographs away from your residence in case you suffer a loss. Use a safe deposit box or similar method for this purpose.

3.   The sheriff's office has engravers for use by the public that can be checked out by simply contacting the Public Relations Officer.