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Springfield Police Department
800
E. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
217.788.8311
Sangamon County Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan
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Professional
service is our personal
commitment |
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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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