For some reason lack of security guards in San Francisco has lead to the rise of personal theft. Smart phones and tablets are being stolen all over the bay area. The recent report by The Huffington Post has shown that people are being targeted as they walk done the street and ride on public transit. People are getting attacked while going to a meeting and more. These are preventable crimes, and the San Francisco police department reported them as such. They are crimes that are committed by thieves who look at you as the victim. They see what you have and they want it. Unaware, the victim is caught by total surprise. Without proper security, theft of these devices can be extremely harmful especially if you are putting your personal data on the phone. Theft-related crimes are largely preventable and we can prevent through education and awareness. The police department offers you several types of services. The public service department cannot protect you from the problems that arise. But we can.