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STOP Security Plates

Effective theft prevention, asset management and equipment recovery.

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STOPMonitor

End-to-end administration, security and tracking for computer assets.

PRODUCT INFO

Laptop and mobile theft prevention and recovery.

From single users through the enterprise, the fully-integrated, comprehensive security approach to cost-effective asset management and protection.

Recent Recovery Stories

MOST RECENT RECOVERY

1 day ago
25 Jul 2024
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Staffer at a healthcare org lost his laptop bag containing a STOP-tagged laptop in Boston, Mass. area. Laptop was recovered.

24 Jul 2024
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A STOP-tagged laptop registered to a large medical institution in Chicago was found on campus and reported to the STOP 24-7 Recovery Hotline. STOP notified the administrator at the institution and recovery is underway.

24 Jul 2024
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UPS agent called the STOP Recovery Hotline to report that a STOP-tagged laptop was separated from its label in UPS transit in Logan, Utah. STOP notified registered owner, a large financial enterprise, who recovered the laptop from UPS. Case Closed.

19 Jul 2024
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We received a call on our 24/7 Recovery Hotline from the IT Manager / Property Manager of an apartment complex in Keystone, Heights, Florida, reporting that a tenant abandoned his apartment, leaving behind a STOP-tagged ThinkPad. Caller provided the STOP ID Number on the Security Plate, which enabled STOP to quickly identify the registered owner, a large national healthcare technology system. STOP notified the administrator, recovery process is underway.

18 Jul 2024
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A STOP-tagged laptop was provided to a Thrift Store for resale. Store manager called STOP to verify it is free and clear. STOP verified that the registered owner sold this device and it is free and clear!

17 Jul 2024
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A STOP-tagged laptop was found at one of the University of Toronto's facilities. The STOP ID indicates it is registered to the University. Administrator notified, recovery process is underway.

16 Jul 2024
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A tiling contractor and Good Samaritan called the 24/7 Recovery Hotline to report he found a STOP-tagged Chromebook in a hotel room in San Antonio, Texas. It apparently had been forgotten or abandoned in the room. The Good Samaritan provided the STOP ID Number that is printed on the STOP Security Plate, which enabled STOP to quickly identify the rightful owner, a large, Texas-based school system. STOP notified the admin at the district and recovery process is underway.

15 Jul 2024
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Good Samaritan called the stop 24/7 Recovery Hotline to report that her company received a shipment containing a STOP-tagged laptop that did not belong to them. STOP was able to quickly identify the registered owner, a federal credit union, by the STOP ID Number provided by the Good Samaritan. STOP notified the database admin at the credit union. Recovery process is underway.

15 Jul 2024
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A STOP-tagged Chromebook was left by a resident of a hostel in San Diego, California. The STOP ID indicated it is registered to a large library system. STOP notified the library administrator and recovery is underway.

10 Jul 2024
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Former employee of a major healthcare org made several attempts to return her company issued Dell Latitude to the company, with no response. So she called the recovery hotline number that was printed on the STOP Security Plate and provided the STOP ID Number printed on the face of the plate. A STOP agent was able to quickly identify the owner, indeed a large healthcare org. STOP notified the STOP System administrator at the org and provided the STOP ID Number and brand/model/serial number along with contact

10 Jul 2024
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A STOP-tagged laptop was left at TSA at the Columbus International Airport. TSA agent called the STOP 24/7 Recovery Hotline and provided the STOP ID Number on the plate. STOP identified the owner/user, an employee at a large government agency. STOP notified the administrator at the agency, and the laptop was recovered.

9 Jul 2024
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Good Samaritan called the 24/7 Recovery Hotline to report she found two STOP-tagged laptops in her basement, believes they belong to a school system that issued these to a student. STOP identified the registered owner by the unique STOP ID Number on the tag and notified the database administrator at the school system. Recovery process is underway.

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What They’re Saying

My laptop was stolen when my car was burglarized as my wife and I were passing through Oklahoma City. The crooks took everything we had in our backseat. Fortunately, I had affixed a STOP Plate when I originally purchased my laptop. After I had discovered the burglary, I called STOP to report my laptop stolen. Not more than an hour later, I received a phone call from STOP (Brad) informing me that the perpetrators had discarded my laptop when they discovered the STOP Plate. Someone had found my laptop and called the number to report the laptop found. Brad gave me the person's contact info and I was able to get in touch and retrieve my laptop. I was ecstatic because the laptop was the most expensive item that was stolen and the information on the hard drive was very important to me. The STOP Plate really works and I plan to recommend it to my friends. Thank you STOP for providing the great service! - Nicholas (End User)
Since implementing the STOP solution, the loss rate of our laptops dropped from an average of three per year to zero. We haven't experienced a single loss since the introduction of your product. The STOP plates proved to be an easy solution to a costly problem. - Keith Rickles - Regional IT Manager - Lehigh Cement Southern Division
We are very pleased thus far with the STOP program. We intend to continue to use the product and expand upon it… Please feel free to add us to your website client list. - Gregory M. Steeber - Technology Coordinator - Belle Vernon Area School District
STOP is working well for us. STOP along with other procedures implemented has eliminated theft and loss. Our users have become intimidated by the plate and therefore respect the equipment and the policies. It's been great. - Pat Hansen - Director of Information Technology - Marymount Manhattan College
After experiencing laptop thefts from our offices, we turned to STOP to remedy the problem. We hoped that putting the STOP Security Plate on our equipment would make them less likely to be stolen. The number of thefts dropped to zero shortly after installing the plates on 2000 laptops. It really is a visible deterrent. - Robert Doyle - Project Leader - UST Inc.
You guys are fantastic. Everything has gone so smoothly and you nearly bent over backwards for me. Thanks so much for everything - you are a perfect example of wonderful customer service. - Chad M. Stone - Information Technology - Lehigh Cement Company
No laptop should be without one. - Simson Garfinkel - as quoted in Web Security, Privacy & Commerce with Gene Spafford, published by O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Good news... my laptop was returned! My friend said the laptop reappeared in his suite. I have to conclude the thief chickened out on the laptop due to the STOP Security Plate, but kept the cords and such because none of it had any kind of identification. I cannot thank you enough for your help. Truly, STOP saved a lot of important files and also my personal sanity. It was among the best 25-dollar purchases I've ever made. - Abe Riesman - Student - Harvard University
The STOP Team is Awesome! I wanted to give a big THANKS for helping us with setting up our registration database as well as the great support that you've always given us. Thanks a million to Isabelle & Doug. - Dao Khemthongsengsay - Allied Waste Industries, Inc.
I am a true believer in STOP. - Lyne Denis Investigator – Preventionist Concordia University Montreal, Quebec Canada
Used with other means of security, such as stealth tracking software or file encryption and/or password and biometrics authentication, STOP could be the final element to an agency's security system. - www.fcw.com Side bar - STOP Laptop Theft
Thanks a million! You guys really are the best. - Chelle Hollingsworth - ProSys Information Systems [An Authorized STOP Partner/Reseller]
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News

How to secure your laptop PC
27 Sep 2013

By Jacqueline Emigh

"Another alternative is to attach a security plate to the laptop, so as to squelch the resale value of a stolen PC. STOP Security Plate, for instance, is a metal warning plate that affixes to a laptop using Very High Bond (VHB) adhesive. It features a chemically bonded tattoo beneath, stating "Stolen Property," along with high visibility stickers..."

CSUN now sells S.T.O.P. plates in Matador Bookstore to prevent theft
8 Sep 2013
By Michael Arvizu 
 
CSUN Police Department (PD) is selling Security Tracking of Office Property (S.T.O.P.), a theft deterrent plate for electronic devices, for the first time ever in the Matador Bookstore. 
Since S.T.O.P.’s inception in 2006, the plates were only available for purchase at PD headquarters and at the campus police substation on Zelzah Avenue adjacent to campus. 
 
Department of Public Safety & Oregon State Police
21 Apr 2013
STOP tags are tamper-proof security plates with a barcode and indelible tattoo. The tags are pre-printed with information that ownership of the property is permanently monitored.
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