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BICYCLE THEFT - A SERIOUS CRIME

NCJ Number
14464
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 43 Issue: 6 Dated: (JUNE 1974) Pages: 7-10
Author(s)
R H FRAILING
Date Published
1974
Length
4 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLETON (WI) POLICE DEPARTMENT PROGRAM.
Abstract

THE THREE PARTS OF THIS PROGRAM - PUBLICITY, EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT - ARE DISCUSSED. IN EFFORTS TO CONTROL BICYCLE THEFT ARE AIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT'S TRAFFIC DIVISION AND THE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. IN A FIVE - MONTH PERIOD, 217 BIKES WERE RECOVERED BY THE APPLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT. REGISTRATION IS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR.