Bike Safety and Theft Prevention
- Always secure you bike with a high quality lock, a steel alloy U-shaped lock with a flat key is recommended
- Cable locks are easily defeated with pliers. Some universities have programs to cut cable locks with the same type pliers that thieves use and impound them for safe keeping
- Bikes that are left outside in the same area for long periods of time are stolen more often than bikes that are used daily
- Even with a U-shaped steel alloy lock your bike can still be stolen, take advantage of registration programs that will reimburse you for the value of your bike if it is stolen
- When you purchase your bike record its serial number and take a picture so it can be identified
- Some websites will have a form to register your bike’s information and then give you a tag that is difficult to remove once applied to the surface of your bike (http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com)
- Secure your bike to an appropriate bike rack that is sturdy and reinforced. Locking a bike to a tree or street sign is not as secure, while locking your bike to a hand rail may impede other pedestrians and riders
- If you are unsure of bike rack locations or have would like to request a rack in a specific location contact Public Safety (402-280-2104)
- Public Safety also has U-shaped locks and heavy chain locks available at cost
This resource is a part of Creighton's CU SAFE campaign!
