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SPRINGFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
800 E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
217.788.8311
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Bicycle Security
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For a vast majority of bicycle
thefts, the bicycles were either
unlocked, improperly locked, or
locked with grossly inadequate
locking devices.
The
bicycle owner should purchase
and use a good bicycle locking
device.
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A recommended bicycle
locking device consists
of three foot length of
1/4 inch hardened chain
together with a keyed
type padlock of high
quality having at least
a 1/4 inch hardened
shackle. |
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Although there is no
bicycle lock or chain
that cannot be defeated,
the "U" shape locks have
proven to be reasonably
effective. |
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A good padlock should
have at least a 7/16
inch hardened alloy
steal shackle. If
the steel is hardened,
the word "hardened" will
be stamped on the
shackle. |
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The lock shackle should
be secured at both "heel
and toe" and the locking
mechanism should be of
"pin-tumbler"
construction. |
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In addition to
registering your bicycle
you should also engrave
your bicycle with a
unique number such as a
drivers license number.
The number should be
engraved on the frame
and on each wheel near
the valve stem. |
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Analysis of 2009 Traffic Stop Patterns in
Springfield.
On
August 28, 2009, the
Illinois
Premise Alert Program (PAP) Act
became effective in Illinois. The
PAP is a safety program that
supports individuals living with
disabilities as well as Police
Officers or other public safety
units responding to calls at a
specific address. To learn more
about PAP and sign up for the
program, please go to the
SCCDS homepage
and click on the Premise Alert button in the
lower left hand corner of the page. |
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