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Excellence Through Service
We encourage community involvement and input. By working together, we will continue to create and maintain the quality of life we expect for all who live in and visit Albany.

Bicycle Theft Prevention and Safety

Preventing Bicycle Theft

Albany has a significant bike theft problem. Bikes are valuable, portable and easy to resell, making them attractive to thieves. By taking some precautions, you can lower the odds that you’ll be the victim of a stolen bike.

  • Lock your bike at all times, no matter how short of time you will be leaving it.  Make sure the lock is attached to the frame of the bicycle.  Invest in a solid U-bolt style lock.  You should expect to pay $40 or more for a quality lock.  Cheap ones can be easily defeated.  Some U-locks come with insurance that will pay you if the lock is overcome and the bike is stolen.  You can add additional locks to secure wheels and other parts. The best message…”Buy a cheap bike and an expensive lock!”
  • If possible, keep your bicycle indoors when not in use. If you must park it outside, lock it to a secure object and in a well-lit, high traffic area.  
  • If your bike is stolen, report it as soon as possible.
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Community partnerships are integral to our success in maintaining the public safety in Albany. In order to accomplish our mission of "Excellence Through Service," we encourage community involvement and input. By working together, we will continue to create and maintain the quality of life we expect for all who live in and visit Albany, Oregon.

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