“This document outlines the necessary steps for theft and vandalism response within a cultural organization. It is designed to be used and adapted for all cultural property institutions (museums, libraries, archives, heritage sites, etc.) of any size. The recommendations stated here are not intended to be exhaustive, but emphasise the role of the Collections Specialist/Registrar while providing a general sense of the processes necessary considerations. 

As with natural hazards and human-caused disasters, response to theft and vandalism requires collaboration within and without your organization. This document is intended to compliment your organization’s emergency response plan while identifying the incident-specific steps that should be performed in the event of theft and/or vandalism. The checklist can serve as a jumping off point to determine staff roles in the wake of theft or vandalism: Who contacts law enforcement?; Who contacts board members or lenders?”