Chief’s Check-in: #9PMRoutine

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#9PMRoutine

Hey, Columbia – It’s the start of a new school year and I want to remind drivers to slow down, share the road + look out for children – especially when driving in residential areas + school zones. 🍎 We’ll have extra patrols working school zones to help remind drivers to stay alert. Let’s all co-exist safely in school zones.

In September, our Code Enforcement Division Inspectors will begin spreading good news to city residents. Inspectors are generally known for providing bad news to residents – and now, they’ll acknowledge + reward activities like placing trash + recycling bins on the curb, removing yard debris and keeping the grass cut with a special thank you note. 📝

Lastly, I’m excited to announce that CPD is launching #9PMRoutine, a new initiative to reduce crimes of opportunity by reminding citizens to lock their car doors + make sure belongings are out of sight at 9 p.m. – a time when many individuals + families are home, preparing for bed. (This is modeled after Florida’s Pasco Sheriff’s Office’s initiative that’s become super popular on Twitter among other police departments nationwide.)

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Follow us on Twitter @ColumbiaPDSC to get the #9PMRoutine reminder + share photos of you “locking it up!”

Sincerely,

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-William “Skip” Holbrook, Columbia Police Chief

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