What is the primary purpose of Operation Identification?

• A. To deter property crime by marking valuables with unique numbers
• B. To track stolen vehicles via GPS
• C. To inventory department equipment
• D. To identify suspects in property crimes

Answer: (A)

Operation Identification centers on preventing theft by marking valuables with a unique identification number and keeping records. This makes stolen items less attractive to thieves and gives police a quick way to identify recovered property and reunite it with the rightful owner. It emphasizes deterrence and recovery, not tracking vehicles with GPS, inventorying department equipment, or identifying suspects in crimes.