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Dear Resident, Your safety is important to us. Whether it be popping to the shops or going for a run, you should always consider the journey and how to keep yourself and others safe. Here are some useful ways to keep you and your property safe whilst out and about…. Before you go out, consider how you are going to get home, e.g. Can you travel home with a friend? What time does the last bus/train leave? Prepare for your day before you leave and consider what you might need. Phone, money etc. Is your phone fully charged?Update someone on your plans and if they change always make sure someone is aware of where you are. Plan your journey – google street view is useful for identifying places in an unknown area before you set off. When it gets dark, keep to busy, well-lit streets, walkways and paths which are more likely to be covered by CCTV. Be aware when using cash point machines. If there are signs of tampering or people acting suspiciously, do not use it. Try not to keep all your valuables in one place. Keep valuables such as wallets in an inside pocket and separate small amount of cash or a bankcard from your main purse/wallet. Only take licensed taxis or minicabs booked by phone or a mobile phone app.Installing an app such as Hollie Guard – Personal Safety App on your smart phone or consider carrying a personal alarm. Confidence - You are less likely to be targeted if you look confident. Move with purpose and try to be aware of your surroundings.It may also be that a young person you care for is travelling to school on their own for the first time and this can be a very worrying time. Below are some simple steps to share with the young person to make the process a little easier: Practise the new journey a few times beforehand. If they will be taking a bus, then practice the run a few times until they are comfortable with the journey.Tell them to avoid distractions such as using mobile devices or wearing headphones. Encourage them to find other people to walk to school with. Friends who maybe live nearby, so to avoid taking the journey alone.Reiterate that they should only cross the road at safe places, such as zebra crossings or pelican crossings. It might sound obvious, but they may need reminding! We hope this helps. Crime Prevention Team |
