Crime & Safety
Help Prevent Crime In Belleville With ‘9 PM Checklist,’ Police Urge
Crime prevention doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some quick ways to help reduce your chances of experiencing a theft or burglary.
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Crime prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. This is the message from the Belleville Police Department, which is asking local residents to adopt a new “9 p.m. routine.”
“Together, we can continue to prevent motor vehicle thefts/burglaries, residential burglaries and criminal mischief activity,” the BPD stated, asking residents to set the alarms on their phones to 9 p.m. and run down a nightly checklist.
Some items on the list should include locking car doors, securing residential doors and windows, and turning on exterior lights, Belleville police said.
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Other suggestions include:
- Lock garages and sheds
- Secure valuables and bring them inside
- Activate security cameras and alarm systems
Suspicious activity can be reported to the Belleville Police Department at 973-450-3333, authorities said.
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