STAYING SAFE

PC CHRIS TURNERHOLBORN SECTOR TEAM

Staying safe isall about using

COMMON SENSE

LET ME SET THE SCENEIt’s Friday 5.30pm in late November Your late finishingEverybody is in the pubAnd they are all waiting for you!

What should you be thinking about

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Allow me to give you some ideas

What route shall I take?What do I need to take with me?Anybody to walk with?Let somebody know I’m on my way!

What do I know about the area ?What am I wearing ?Should I let someone know I’m leaving?What do I do should something go wrong?

ROUTE PLANING

What should I consider?Time of dayThe weatherStreet lightingIs the area normally busy?Escape routes (where to get help)MOST IMPORTANT Do I know where I’m going?

How can I avoid becomingA victim of crime?

Walk tall, look confident!

Be aware of what’s happening around you

Try and keep at least one Hand free

Make eye contact, let themKnow you’ve seen them

Carry an alarm

What do I do if some one Tries to attack me?

SHOUT! Or SWEAR!

RUN!

FIND OTHERS orGET THEIR ATTENTION

Can I defend myself?

Common law says -As long as you have the honestHeld belief that the force you used was REASONABLE and NECESSARY! You can use forceto-

Defend your self or othersSave life

Prevent a breach of the peace

Not forgetting the pre-emptive strike

I’ve made it, I’m at the pub!

Don’t let down your guard!Always keep your belongings closeKeep mobiles out of sightDo not flash money aboutWatch out for people trying to distract you!MOST IMPORTANT be aware of strangers buying you drinks!

Had beer! Need food!OOPs need more money!

CASH POINTSAlways look who’s around you!Don’t be afraid to ask people to move back and give you spaceKeep your hands as free as possibleMake sure the cash point looks normalAvoid distractions!

Time to go home,What could be Easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where possible use Black Cabs, if notuse a reliable company you trust. DO NOT use anybody who touts forbusiness on the street.

HOME IN TIME FOR TEA BISCUITS AND A GOOD BED TIME STORY!