Local news- Press Release
Golden Valley Minnesota - GVPD Launches New Public Safety Campaign 20 May 2022 ( news )
Golden Valley , state Minnesota ( By Press Release office)
May 20,2022
| 39| 2
The Golden Valley Police Department ( GVPD ) is adopting the nationwide
9PM Routine
campaign to educate residents about best safety practices like removing valuables from your car , locking your car , turning on outside lights , locking your home , and more .
Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green says awareness about these issues is key , and it ' s the GVPD ' s duty to keep the community informed .
Joining this campaign will help
educate and bring awareness to the community about simple steps to secure and keep valuables safe , he said . W
e have to look at every tool in law enforcement to make sure we are providing our citizens with the most current safety tips .
One focus area of the campaign is preventing vehicle theft . Read the tips below to ensure you ' re taking necessary steps in keeping yourself and your vehicle safe .
Park in well - lit areas .
Close and lock all windows and doors .
Never leave your vehicle while it ' s running .
Don ' t leave keys or valuables in your vehicle .
Created by a law enforcement agency in Florida , the
9PM Routine
campaign and it ' s hashtag , #9PMRoutine , have
been adopted by agencies all over the country and continue to provide value to communities by raising awareness and sharing simple prevention tips . For more information , search #9PMRoutine on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .
PLAY the NEWS
* May be useful for visually impaired persons .
Press release information :
Direct link to press release:
Click here .
