Safety Tip

Walking About

Act confident look alert

If possible don’t walk about alone travel with a friend this includes restrooms

Vary your route if possible

Keep one hand free when walking

Carry change for public transport

Don’t hesitate to get attention if you cense trouble do not be afraid to make a scene

If you have to make sure someone knows where you are going

Don’t take shortcuts

Avoid cars that are parked with there engines running

If a car stops to ask you for directions stand well back ask them to speak up
Don’t approach the car

Driving a car

Lock your doors when driving

Check the back seat

Don’t run out of petrel

Keep the car in good running order

Keep your valuables out of sight under the seat in glove box or the boot

Avoid parking next to vans this obscure viability.  Be aware of sliding doors

 

If you think a car is following you
   
    Cross the road cross the road again change direction
   
    Walk with traffic coming towards you
If they continue to follow you then get as quickly as possible to a place of safety
Pub police station restaurant petrol station knock someone front door Phone the police

Try to remember details of the car i.e. make model registration number colour describe the person give the police as much information as possible

Try to avoid dark secluded unlit places at night
   
    Stay on well lit roads
    Walk against the traffic making it difficult for cars to follow you
    Walk in the middle of the pavement

Never walk about using a Mobil phone texting this reduces your awareness and your reaction time thereby making you an easier target

Going to Pub and Clubs

Plan your journey or night out
Make sure that someone knows where you are going and what time you will be home
Arrange your journey to and from home
Avoid going alone friend can watch out for each other
Appoint a drinks watcher
Alcohol will affect your reaction
Be aware of what’s going on around you if you do not feel comfortable take action move away
Never accept a drink from anyone you do not completely trust
Do no share or exchange drinks
Don’t leave your drink unattended even when going to the toilet
Consider very carefully weather to leave a pub with someone you have just met
If you decide to leave make sure you let someone no where you are going
If you feel really drunk after just one or two drink tell a friend inform the club pub manager get help

          

Using Cash Machines
               
Be aware of who is around or near the cash

machine if they look suspicious use another machine

Check to see who is behind you if you feel they are too close don’t use the machine

Make sure no one can see you key in your number

Don’t let anyone help you at a cash machine con artists will switch your card

Once taking your money don’t count it at the machine do this later in a safe place

Avoid using cash machines at night take a friend with you

                                   

         
Taxis & mini cabs
               
Always get a Black cab or pre-book a car with a licensed minicab operator

Carry the phone number of a cab you have used before

Check that the minicab you order is the one you are getting in

Check that the driver has been given your name and destination by his operator

Always sit in the back and have your mobile phone on

Always report any problems you have with the driver

remember to take his number it s generally found on a white plate in the cab
       
Mini cabs are only allowed to pick you up if you have prearranged for them to do so

If you travel alone before entering the cab

text the cabs details to a friend if the driver becomes offended do not get in the cab

At Home

        When at home remember to use window and door locks

        When moving into a new house change you door locks

No who’s at the door before opening it. Demand I.D from anyone you do not any

If someone comes to your door for help offer to make the call

Have a well lit entrance

 

 

If attacked

If someone snatches you purse let it go most injuries from

robberies occur during purse snatched when people resist

Do you think you could hit or kick someone who is attacking you?

Know how to get away from someone who grabs you

Trust you instincts

Don’t be afraid to be impolite or make a scene

this is especially important even if it is someone you know

Try to remain calm give your self time to think

It’s normal to feel fear and anger

It is normal and often healthy to cry

Carry a whistle or panic alarm

Always report an attack

Your best defence against attack is awareness.

Remain alert and aware of you surroundings