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Community Shred Offered To Reduce Opportunity For Identity Theft

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release March 14, 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Jim Wolf, Public Information Officer Tigard Police Department 503-718-2561 jim@tigard-or.gov

Fight Identity Theft! Shred Your Stuff!

Tigard Police, in partnership with �Shred-it� will sponsor a �community shred� on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. until 1�p.m. at Tigard City Hall. FREE!!

Why not also bring a non-perishable food item for the Oregon Food Bank?

Shredding paperwork and computer disks effectively can reduce the elements of identity theft. Events such as this, give individuals the opportunity to have their confidential documents destroyed, free of charge, by one of Shred-it's trained Customer Service Representatives. Whether it's small business documents you no longer need or personal papers you want destroyed, "Shred-it" trucks contain cutting-edge proprietary technology that can handle the job. For years, law enforcement officials have been stressing the importance of safeguarding personal information and to take precautions when disposing of such materials. This is an excellent opportunity to securely dispose of household documents and other materials containing sensitive information.

This is an excellent opportunity to securely dispose of household documents and other printed materials containing sensitive information. Shredding documents helps stop identity theft opportunities! Please limit your materials to no more than two bags or boxes that can be carried. First come, first served. Once capacity for the truck is reached, no additional material will be accepted. For more information call 503-718-2561.