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Our University of Michigan community has reported an increase in bike thefts.  During the last two months, more than 40 bicycle thefts were reported to the University of Michigan Police Department. We are actively investigating these cases and asking the public to report any suspicious behavior observed around parked bicycles.  Most of the reported bike theft incidents on campus involved unlocked bikes or bikes secured with a lock that was easily cut through, such as a cable lock.  Help us prevent bike theft by investing in a hardened steel U-lock. This is the most effective way to secure your bicycle and deter theft.  It is also important to register your property with DPSS. This helps us identify your bicycle if stolen and assists in the recovery.  If you do not have a U-lock, DPSS hosts property registration tabling sessions throughout campus, where you can receive a free U-lock with your bike registration. Current Scheduled Sessions: - Alice Lloyd from 12 - 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Couzens from 12 - 2 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022  Follow DPSS on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed on future sessions and other important safety messages. U-lock secured through bike frame and wheel Once you have your U-lock, lock your bike properly to the rack by hooking the lock through the frame and at least one of the wheels. Visit the National Bike Registry for a more comprehensive guide to securely locking your bike. We also advise securing or removing expensive accessories that might be stolen, such as seats, bags, bottles, or lights. 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, contact DPSS at (734) 763-1131 or report the crime online.
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Our University of Michigan community has reported an increase in bike thefts.  During the last two months, more than 40 bicycle thefts were reported to the University of Michigan Police Department. We are actively investigating these cases and asking the public to report any suspicious behavior observed around parked bicycles.  Most of the reported bike theft incidents on campus involved unlocked bikes or bikes secured with a lock that was easily cut through, such as a cable lock.  Help us prevent bike theft by investing in a hardened steel U-lock. This is the most effective way to secure your bicycle and deter theft.  It is also important to register your property with DPSS. This helps us identify your bicycle if stolen and assists in the recovery.  If you do not have a U-lock, DPSS hosts property registration tabling sessions throughout campus, where you can receive a free U-lock with your bike registration. Current Scheduled Sessions: - Alice Lloyd from 12 - 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Couzens from 12 - 2 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022  Follow DPSS on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed on future sessions and other important safety messages. U-lock secured through bike frame and wheel Once you have your U-lock, lock your bike properly to the rack by hooking the lock through the frame and at least one of the wheels. Visit the National Bike Registry for a more comprehensive guide to securely locking your bike. We also advise securing or removing expensive accessories that might be stolen, such as seats, bags, bottles, or lights. 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, contact DPSS at (734) 763-1131 or report the crime online.

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    All 25 reads agree s is present in this DPSS notice.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Source pass 1: U-M DPSS official notice branding.
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    All 25 reads agree h is present in this DPSS notice.

    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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    1. present: Hazard pass 1: Security Bulletin: Increase in Campus Bicycle Thefts.
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    All 25 reads agree l is present in this DPSS notice.

    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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    1. present: Location pass 1: was easily cut through, such as a cable lock.
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    All 25 reads agree g is present in this DPSS notice.

    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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    1. present: Guidance pass 1: avoid area, report, or safety tips present.
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    All 25 reads agree t is present in this DPSS notice.

    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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    All 25 reads agree i is present in this DPSS notice.

    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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    Security Bulletin: Help Prevent Bike Thefts
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Campus Alert Archive. "University of Michigan: More than 40 bicycle thefts reported on campus." Incident of October 4, 2022. Added July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/university-of-michigan-campus-bike-theft-increase-2022-2022-10-04/

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