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Media Release

May 1, 2008

Media Contacts:

Rosann Doran
Public Information Officer
303.438.6308                                                            

 

Police, Recreation Services, DocuVault
team up for shredding, fitness
 

The Broomfield Police Department,  Broomfield Recreation Services and DocuVault  are teaming up for a “Shred and Shed” activity to help residents prevent identity theft and shape up for summer.  

On Saturday, May 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center, residents who bring their unwanted, identity-bearing documents to be shredded can also get a free exercise class.  

Documents that could leave residents in danger of identity theft are the target for this event. Participants can load sensitive documents into file size boxes and bring them to the Community Center, 280 Lamar Street, to be released to DocuVault for shredding. Up to five boxes will be accepted at no charge.  After the first five, a donation of $5 per box will go to the Broomfield Community Foundation. 

Free exercise classes include Yoga starting at 1:30 p.m.; a Boot Camp Preview or Nordic Walking beginning at 1:30; an outside Pilates class starting at 3 p.m. and another Bootcamp Preview or Nordic Walking at 3 p.m. 

Further information is available by calling 303.460.6923, or 720.887.2084. To register call 303.460.6923 or email cjohnson@broomfield.org.

The top 20 items that police recommend for shredding include:

1.      Obsolete financial records, including loan applications

2.      Pre-approved credit card applications

3.      Personal medical records or physician statements

4.      Correspondence and tax preparation worksheets

5.      Receipts for purchases

6.      Bank statements

7.      ATM receipts

8.      Credit card statements

9.      Cancelled checks

10. Mail and old records

11. Utility bills

12. Credit card charges

13. Insurance forms

14. Investment transactions

15. Expired charge cards

16. Mailing labels from magazines

17. Pay stubs

18. Old driver's licenses or passports

19. Expired insurance and membership cards

Any documents that may contain Social Security numbers, birth dates, mother's maiden name and any account numbers or online passwords