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July 13, 2018 Security Bulletin 07/13/18: Increase in Bicycle Theft on Campus The University of Michigan has recently seen an increase in bicycle theft on and near campus. Even though a recent University of Michigan Police Department investigation ultimately led to the arrest of two adults, bike theft is still occurring. To address this issue, UMPD has increased patrols and is actively investigating to identify suspects and recover stolen bikes. There are several ways you can help protect your property and prevent bike theft. DPSS strongly encourages you to: Invest in a quality lock. We suggest using a hardened steel U-lock with a double-lock mechanism or a strong chain. Avoid cable locks, which are easy to cut through.Nearly all bike theft incidents on campus involve an unlocked bike or a bike secured with a cable lock that is cut. Know the right way to use your lock. When locking your bike to a rack, secure it through the frame and at least one (though preferably both) of the wheels. Visit the National Bike Registry for a more comprehensive guide to securely locking your bike. Secure or remove expensive bike accessories. When parking your bike, it is important to either secure or remove accessories that otherwise might be stolen. This includes seats, bags, bottles, lights or GPS tracking devices. Register your bicycle. Registering your bike (or personal electronics such as a laptop) with the UMPD can help deter theft and assist in the recovery of stolen property.For more bicycle safety and security information, visit the safety tips section of our website. If you are a victim of bike theft or see any suspicious behavior, please contact DPSS at (734) 763-1131 or report the incident online.
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July 13, 2018 Security Bulletin 07/13/18: Increase in Bicycle Theft on Campus The University of Michigan has recently seen an increase in bicycle theft on and near campus. Even though a recent University of Michigan Police Department investigation ultimately led to the arrest of two adults, bike theft is still occurring. To address this issue, UMPD has increased patrols and is actively investigating to identify suspects and recover stolen bikes. There are several ways you can help protect your property and prevent bike theft. DPSS strongly encourages you to: Invest in a quality lock. We suggest using a hardened steel U-lock with a double-lock mechanism or a strong chain. Avoid cable locks, which are easy to cut through.Nearly all bike theft incidents on campus involve an unlocked bike or a bike secured with a cable lock that is cut. Know the right way to use your lock. When locking your bike to a rack, secure it through the frame and at least one (though preferably both) of the wheels. Visit the National Bike Registry for a more comprehensive guide to securely locking your bike. Secure or remove expensive bike accessories. When parking your bike, it is important to either secure or remove accessories that otherwise might be stolen. This includes seats, bags, bottles, lights or GPS tracking devices. Register your bicycle. Registering your bike (or personal electronics such as a laptop) with the UMPD can help deter theft and assist in the recovery of stolen property.For more bicycle safety and security information, visit the safety tips section of our website. If you are a victim of bike theft or see any suspicious behavior, please contact DPSS at (734) 763-1131 or report the incident online.

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    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: Increase in bicycle thefts on campus." Incident of July 13, 2018. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-07-13-18-increase-in-bicycle-theft-on-campus-2018-07-13/

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