Police departments across the country post every night to remind people to do the 9PM Routine.
The 9PM Routine aims to raise awareness about how community members can help to protect their home and property from theft and burglaries.
Every night at 9:00 p.m. lock up your car and home, turn on lights and bring in valuables to reduce the likelihood of falling victim to property crimes.
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REMOVE: valuables from your car, including keys, wallet, and any guns
LOCK UP: your car, house, windows, garage, gates, shed
LEAVE ON: exterior lights, security cameras, alarm systems
Remember cars are not gun safes. Safely store your gun in a secure location at home. Thieves are known to target cars to steal guns. Don’t make it easy.
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The idea of "9PM Routine" is to encourage people to take a few simple steps every night at 9 p.m. to help prevent theft and keep their homes and vehicles safe. Burglars are criminals of opportunity. The easier it is to burglarize your home without getting caught, the more likely they are to commit the crime. If you make burglarizing your house a bit more difficult, you reduce the likelihood of your house getting hit.