The Boston University Police Department in conjunction with STOP, now offers laptop registration. Laptop computers are tagged with an aluminum plate which aides in theft deterrence as well as enabling the safe return of lost, stolen, or misplaced laptops. The plate bears a unique ID Number, a message and an 800 number to call for 24 hour ownership verification and anti-theft information. If the plate is removed, an indelible tattoo is etched into the cover of the laptop. All laptops are registered in STOP's database. There is no cost for this service. For departments wishing to register university owned equipment the charge is $10.00 and includes the plate and lifetime registration. For more information about the Laptop Registration program, please contact Officer Peter Shin at 617-358-1843 or by e-mail at dredd@bu.edu.