Santa Clarita Sheriff’s deputies are using a new hashtag, #9PMRoutine, to connect with younger residents and share theft prevention tips.
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In partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the city of Santa Clarita is set to join other public safety agencies across the country by using a social media campaign to promote the “9 p.m. Routine,” to raise awareness and promote safer habits and to reduce theft from vehicles and from homes.
“Since incorporation, one of the city’s top priorities has been the safety of residents,” said a news release from the city. “In fact, Santa Clarita has been placed in the top 10 safest cities in California according to FBI data.”
With a recent rise in theft and related crimes, city and Sheriff’s officials are set to use their social media accounts to spread messages with the hashtag #9PMRoutine to remind residents to take crime preventative measures every night at 9 p.m., before going to bed.
Residents are encouraged to set a reminder, nightly, to remind them to follow a few steps to help prevent theft.
Some steps that officials recommend taking are to remove valuables such as electronic devices, and wallets from vehicles, ensure that all vehicle doors are locked, check that all house and property exterior doors and garage doors are locked and turn on exterior lights.
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“These are simple things the community can do, before they go to bed, to partner with us to prevent themselves from becoming a victim of crime,” said Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Capt. Robert Lewis.
To give tips on what has worked to prevent valuables from being stolen, share the post using the hashtag #9PMRoutine and follow the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the City of Santa Clarita social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
“Please use 9-1-1 to report an emergency. This hashtag is a fun way to remind people to lock up and secure their valuables every evening. We look forward to the community getting involved and sharing their9 p.m. routine,” said City spokesperson Carrie Lujan.
If residents witness crime being committed, they are encouraged to call 911 or the Sheriff’s Station at 661-255-1121.
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