HOUSTON, Texas – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is once again teaming up with Shred-It to help citizens permanently destroy old or unwanted personal documents.

Folks interested in participating in the effort to help prevent identity theft can bring their old documents to have them shredded. The HCSO, in collaboration with Shred-It, will provide this service free of charge on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9 a.m. to noon at the HCSO Cypresswood substation located at 6831 Cypresswood Dr. in northwest Harris County. 

Identity theft has become one of the costliest crimes in the nation. In addition to helping prevent thieves from physically getting their hands on the discarded personal and confidential information of others, Shred-It also helps by heightening general public awareness on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.  

The HCSO holds several of these events throughout the year. About 5-10 thousand pounds of documents are shredded at each event.

WHO:            The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Shred-It

WHAT:   Free shredding of personal documents 

WHEN:   Saturday, November 12, 2011

9 a.m. to Noon

WHERE:  HCSO Cypresswood Substation

6831 Cypresswood

                Spring, TX 77379