Posted on Sept. 23: McMaster Security Services auctions off bikes

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/bicycles9.jpg” caption=”bicycles”]Security Services will present its annual bicycle auction on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 12 p.m. in the McMaster University Student Center plaza, outside of Mills Library.

This year there are approximately 50 bikes to be auctioned off. These bikes have been collected and stored by Security Services over the last year. These bikes have no identifiable marking on them, and Security Services cannot locate an owner of them. After keeping these articles for a minimum of 90 days they are auctioned off with all proceeds going to Campus Watch Programs.

Security Services will also host its Bicycle Anti-Theft Program. This is a program that was created in 1999 when bike theft became a growing concern on campus. This voluntary program is intended to educate and assist the university community in protecting and securing bicycles both on and off campus. To date, Security Services has registered hundreds of bicycles.

This free program involves having a bicycle engraved with a uniquely identifiable number such as the owners driver's license number. If the bike is stolen, any police agency is able to locate and return the bike. Also involved in this program is a registration form. This form includes your name, address, description of the bike and serial number. This registration form is kept on file with Hamilton Police Service, and a sticker is placed on the bike to educate others that it is registered with a police service.

Security Services will be engraving bikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If unable to attend at that time, you can bring your bike to the Security Office in E.T. Clark Center, or the MACycle Co-op office in Wentworth House anytime to have it engraved and registered.

Bicycle Security Tips

Always lock your bike to a bike rack

Always buy the best quality lock you can afford

Lock your bike with two different locks

Place as much of the bike as your can through the lock

Record the serial number of your bike

Have your bike engraved

Immediately report any suspicious activity to security

Always wear a helmet, for your safety

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/bicycles9.jpg" caption="bicycles"]Security Services will present its annual bicycle auction on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 12 p.m. in the McMaster University Student Center plaza, outside of Mills Library. <p>  <br />
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This year there are approximately 50 bikes to be auctioned off.  These bikes have been collected and stored by Security Services over the last year.  These bikes have no identifiable marking on them, and Security Services cannot locate an owner of them.  After keeping these articles for a minimum of 90 days they are auctioned off with all proceeds going to Campus Watch Programs.<p><br />
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Security Services will also host its Bicycle Anti-Theft Program.  This is a program that was created in 1999 when bike theft became a growing concern on campus.  This voluntary program is intended to educate and assist the university community in protecting and securing bicycles both on and off campus.  To date, Security Services has registered hundreds of bicycles.   <p><br />
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This free program involves having a bicycle engraved with a uniquely identifiable number such as the owners driver&#039;s license number. If the bike is stolen, any police agency is able to locate and return the bike.  Also involved in this program is a registration form.  This form includes your name, address, description of the bike and serial number.  This registration form is kept on file with Hamilton Police Service, and a sticker is placed on the bike to educate others that it is registered with a police service.<p><br />
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Security Services will be engraving bikes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If unable to attend at that time, you can bring your bike to the Security Office in E.T. Clark Center, or the MACycle Co-op office in Wentworth House anytime to have it engraved and registered.<p>				<br />
<b>Bicycle Security Tips</b><p><br />
		<br />
<li>Always lock your bike to a bike rack</li><br />
<li>Always buy the best quality lock you can afford</li><br />
<li>Lock your bike with two different locks</li><br />
<li>Place as much of the bike as your can through the lock</li><br />
<li>Record the serial number of your bike</li><br />
<li>Have your bike engraved</li><br />
<li>Immediately report any suspicious activity to security</li><br />
<li>Always wear a helmet, for your safety</li>

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