Police departments across the country post every night to remind people to do the 9PM Routine. Burglaries and thefts are often crimes of opportunity with thieves taking advantage of unsecured doors and windows to steal items left unattended or out in plain view. The campaign, known as the 9PM Routine, encourages residents to conduct security checks at their homes and vehicles each evening to ensure their property is secure.
Participating in the 9 P.M. Routine
Set a reminder and at 9 P.M. each evening, ensure the following tasks have been completed:
- Vehicles, residences, garages, windows, gates, sheds have been locked
- Exterior lights, security cameras, alarm systems have been activated
- Valuables from vehicles (including keys), yards, patios have been brought inside
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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.