In the hope of minimising the number of thefts of the Organization’s property, which can lead to months of work going to waste on certain projects, you are reminded of the importance that CERN attaches to the rules concerning the protection of equipment for which we are responsible. If you see any unusual behaviour or if you are the victim of a theft, don’t hesitate to report it by submitting a ticket through the CERN Portal or calling the CSA. Security affects us all!

CERN is attractive in more ways than one, and it remains as attractive as ever to thieves. With the nice weather and with the holiday season in full swing, the number of thefts recorded at CERN is on the rise. Items stolen include money, computers, electronic equipment, cable drums and copper antennae.  

There are a few basic precautions that you should take to protect both your own and the Organization’s property: lock your door, don’t leave valuable items in your office, store equipment in a secure place, etc.

These thefts are upsetting on a personal level and they can also have unfortunate consequences for the Organization, as they can lead to high-priority projects being delayed by several months.

CERN, through its Security Service, makes every effort to prevent such incidents and to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice once they have been identified. But in most cases, we rely on information provided by you using tickets submitted through the CERN Portal or by calling the Access Control Centre (CSA). If you see any unusual behaviour or if you are the victim of a theft, don’t hesitate to report it by submitting a ticket through the CERN Portal or calling the CSA.