Portland Bike Theft Task Force for inspiration.

[Colin Leath]

The Portland Bike Theft Task Force which met on March 31, 2015 has generated a lot of press.

https://www.google.com/search?q=portland+bike+theft+task+force

I think the best coverage with the links to the full saga and story can be found at the bikeportland site:

http://bikeportland.org/2015/03/31/bike-theft-task-force-launched-now-lets-get-work-136354

It seems to be a police-led thing:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/66825

And they mention yet another fancy online registry: https://project529.com/garage/

And have created a combined education and registration page: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/515903