By Erika Rolling

Crime Prevention

Alberta RCMP remind people of the “9PM Routine”

Jul 4, 2024 | 11:26 AM

Late summer nights with the sun still shining bright in Alberta means people are out and about later, but the Alberta RCMP wants to remind residents to still do their nightly routines.

Property crimes tend to rise during the summer months and in July 2023, there were 2,798 reports of Theft Under $5,000 in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions.

Property crimes are often “crimes of opportunity” according to the Alberta RCMP, and having a nightly routine can help deter theft.

The “9PM Routine” is a movement by police services worldwide to encourage people to follow a nightly checklist to make sure their property is secured before heading to bed.

The checklist consists of:

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• Locking your doors at night, even if you live in a small town.
• Locking your garage or shed.
• Ensuring all yard tools and recreational equipment is safely stored, preferably in a locked garage or shed.
• Removing all keys from vehicles and locking the doors; securely store any off-highway vehicles.
• Consider installing a home alarm; if you already have one, set your alarm before going to sleep.

The “9PM Routine” can also be used for seasonal properties or trailers, tasks can be followed such as:

• Using motion sensor lights on your property, especially at the entryways or near your shed or garage.
• Use a hitch lock and ensure it is properly secured.
• Remove the battery from your trailer when you leave for an extended period.
• Ensure all tools and recreational items are securely stored once you are done with them.
• Ensure your vehicle is locked and the keys and garage door opener are removed.
• Ensure your garage or shed is locked each night.