Personal Safety

PERSONAL SAFETY

What you need to do to protect yourself...

WHEN YOU ARE OUT

• Tell someone where you are going• Keep and eye on each others drinks• Leave with people you trust• Keep your valuables out of sight• Avoid getting into heated discussions

WALKING

• Stick to major routes• Walk in well lit areas• Stay with a group• Change direction if you think you are

being followed

ON THE TRAIN

• Travel near the guard• Travel in a group• Arrive close to departure time• Stay in a well lit area

IN A TAXI

• Sit in the back seat• Give clear directions on where you

want to go• If you feel unsafe – terminate the trip

DRIVING & PARKING

• Have you keys in your hand• Park in well lit areas away from

bushes• Arrive with friends• Offenders target people who appear

vulnerable

GOING ON HOLIDAYS

• Make sure the house is locked• Cancel papers & redirect mail• Consider using lighting timers• Turn the volume down on your phone• Get someone to check in periodically

WHAT IF.....

• You were alone?• Someone was following you?• Someone tried to attack you?• You were grabbed by someone?

.......what would you do......

.......what could you do......

PROTECT YOURSELF PROTECT EACH OTHER

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