FAHA: What to do about a theft problem?

[Jay H 237]

Is it possible in the future to "issue" the supplies or equipment to the team member who needs it or asks for it? For instance our team has an IBM and two Compaq laptops used for design and programing and if a student or adult wants to use them they have to check them out and they become responsible for them until they're checked back in. Unfortunately it's also a pain or impossible to do for smaller stuff like screwdrivers, or wrenchs but a good idea for high priced and difficult to replace stuff. Another suggestion would be could you put a camera by the entrance/exit where you meet. You could even put a "dummy" camera there and not tell them that it's fake, all it has to do is get them thinking that they might get caught. Also is there enough supervision in your work area? From what you mentioned it sounds like they're taking the stuff for the thrill or, like was mentioned above, to pawn it. I can't figure out what someone would want $200 worth of safety glasses for.