Got parking permits?

The theft of parking decals is the most prevalent crime on the CSUS campus. On average, five decals are taken from cars parked in campus lots each week. A total of 30 decals were stolen in the month of September alone.

According to police logs, Lot 4 seems to be the favorite target of decal thieves with eight decals stolen in the last 30 days. Lot 8 and the Parking Structure come in second at six each.

University Transportation And Parking Services has received 298 requests for parking permit replacements this semester, but reasons for new ones range from lost or stolen permits to requests for a change of decal style.

Sticker decals are available that are affixed to the bumper of the vehicle, and Nancy Fox of UTAPS urges owners of unsecured cars like Jeeps and convertibles to purchase this type of decal.

"If a permit is stolen from an unsecured vehicle, it will not be replaced by UTAPS," said Fox.

John Hamrick of University Police said, "Students need to be aware and report suspicious activity in the lots immediately."

Parking decal theft often results in extensive damage to the vehicle, said Hamrick. Making sure that your car is secure is the most important things one can do to prevent theft.

He also warned against buying decals from strangers.

Parking decals are only available at the cashier's office in Lassen Hall. Student decals cost $63 each and are good for the semester.