UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 3, Page 10
September 19, 1991
Bike registration cuts theft

     Bicycle registration is on a roll at the University, according
to Vince Shipman, investigator in Public Safety with more than 600
bicycles registered.
     There is no fee for the service, and Shipman encourages bike
registration for the entire University community, including
students, faculty and staff.
     When a bicycle is registered, the serial number, make, number
of speeds and other identifying features are recorded along with
the owner's name, address and telephone number. A numbered decal is
then attached to the bicycle and the information is recorded in a
computerized tracking system.
     When a registered bicycle is stolen and recovered, Public
Safety can contact the owner. The system has already been put to
the test and is working, according to Shipman.
     The decals themselves may discourage bicycle thieves from
stealing registered bikes. On the other hand, he said, thieves may
then steal an unregistered bike, which is one more reason for
participation.
     Bicycle registrations will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
into October at the following locations:

Tuesday, Sept. 24
     11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Abbey
     2-4 p.m., Morris Library
     2:30-6 p.m., Harrington Dining Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 25
     11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Pencader Dining Hall
     2-4 p.m., Carpenter Sports Building
     4:30-6 p.m., Russell Dining Hall

Tuesday, Oct. 1
     11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Smith quad
     2-4 p.m., Rodney Dining Hall
     4:30-6 p.m., Morris Library

Wednesday, Oct. 2
     11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Russell Dining Hall
     2-4 p.m., The Abbey
     4:30-6 p.m., Morris Library

Tuesday, Oct. 8
     11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Carpenter Sports Building
     2-4 p.m., Student Center
     4:30-6 p.m., Smith quad

For information, call 451-2222.
                                        - Sue Swyers Moncure