Crime Prevention, Personal Safety & Responsibilities

Edge Hill UniversityA Partnership Approach to Developing

Community Confidence

S.S.H.HSilent Students Happy Homes

• The SSHH campaign sees groups of students working alongside Ormskirk Police.

• The team patrol St Helens Rd, Knowsley Rd, Ruff lane each Tues/Weds night between 22:30 – 03:00

• Aim – to reduce Anti Social Behaviour and Noise Complaints from the Campus/Town – Town/Campus

• 8 Volunteers Work tirelessly helping their community showing dedication and commitment

• Remember Think about your Neighbours.

SSHH Volunteers

HATE CRIME

• Hate crimes target a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s:

• disability• race or ethnicity• religion or belief• sexual orientation• transgender identity

ALCOHOL MISUSE

• Too much alcohol makes you feel invincible when you are most vulnerable.

• 44% of all violent crime is alcohol related.

• More likely to display anti social behaviour.

Personal Responsibilities

• Don’t let the minority spoil it for the majority & create a bad impression amongst the local community.

• Don’t involve yourself in criminal activity eg damaging other peoples property & disorderly behaviour.

Personal Responsibilities

• Do not use DRUGS –Cannabis, Cocaine, Ecstasy etc.

• Sell Drugs- 14 years max imprisonment.

• Do not involve yourself in antisocial behaviour which includes:- shouting, swearing, overturning bins etc.

• The Police & University exchange data on a regular basis. If you do commit an offence the University will be informed. You may lose your place on your course.

Crime Prevention

• Ensure all windows and doors to your

accommodation are locked

• Don’t invite anyone back to your room

you don’t know.

• Don’t make it easy for a burglar to get into

your accommodation.

Crime Prevention

• Keep your valuables safe & secure eg laptops

• Download the APP- find my phone/laptop

• Mark property using a uv pen with your

name & student i.d.

Personal Safety

• Carry a personal attack alarm.

• Don’t take shortcuts. Plan your route home.

• Don’t advertise your mobile telephone to thieves. GET THE APP.

• It is illegal to carry MACE spray or a knife for protection in this country.

What are the UK Police Like

• Lancashire Police work closely with students from the university.

• You do not have to pay for the service.

• UK Police Officers DO NOT take bribes.

• The majority of officers do not carry guns.

PC Paul and NHPT

• PC Paul Post Cards have all Contact Details

• Ormskirk Police 01695 566444• Non Emergency 101• Emergency 999

• www.facebook.com/pcpaulehsu