Boy Scout Troop Trailer and equipment Stolen.

[BrianChevy 10]

My troop has raised $210 for this effort, i am putting together a christmas package from our Troop to theirs with a couple of checks to help them get started with some equipment.

 

Brian LaRose

ScoutMaster

Troop 764

Dunwoody, GA

http://www.troop764.org

 

[John-in-KC 311]

Comments:

 

1) For a reason described earlier, it's a good thing on the Units' part to foster and keep a good working relationship with Chartered Partners. Coordinate with them about property insurance for the trailer and the contents.

 

2) Want to be sure your troop trailer isn't going anywhere without your permission: Consider something akin to the London Boot or the Denver Boot. The harder you make your trailer a "hitch and go, the more likely thieves will be to seek another trailer.

 

3) Markings are good but not infallible, deep etchings of identification data on trailer doors, side panels and hard parts increase your trailers chances' of being found.

 

4) Have your Troop Historian do a field day with the camera: Photograph every piece of property you have. Helps with insurance, also helps generate a full inventory of unit property.

 

The harder the target, the faster thieves will decide to seek another target.