The most secure place to lock up and park your bicycle at Tulane University Medical Center is in the enclosed bicycle parking area located adjacent to the vehicular entrance gate to the medical school garage. Contact Parking Services at 588-5577 for additional information.
Secure your bike with a "horse shoe" shaped alloy hardened locking device (Citadel or Kryptonite are some name brands). Most chains and cables, regardless of a hardened case, can be cut with bolt cutters. Check the lock by pulling on it to make sure it is secure.
Keep bicycles locked anytime they are unattended. If you must use a cable locking device, hook the cable through the frame, front and rear wheel, and around a solid fixed object (preferably not a wooden post).
Mark an identifying number (SS# or driver's license #) with an engraving tool on the frame and several areas of the bike. If the bike is stolen your chances of recovery are increased. (An engraving tool may be borrowed from the TUMC Police Department.)
Whenever available use designated bike racks for storing of bikes.
Most bicycle thefts occur during the daylight hours. Attach light or an adequate number of reflectors for safety at night. Adhere to all rules of the road at all times.
Keep a photo, serial number, description and the bill of sale in a safe place. Be able to identify the bike not only by color, but also by its features and peculiar markings.
Register the bike with your local law enforcement agency if they have a bicycle division and offer bicycle registration.
Try and avoid parking a bicycle in high crime, deserted or poorly lit areas.
Bicycle thieves are usually young adults or juveniles.
Report suspicious persons around the bike racks to the Tulane University Medical Center Police at 588-5531.
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