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7 Simple steps to staying safe |
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Crime Stoppers have produced 7 simple steps to staying safe over Christmas and New Year….following on from my previous message, below are the last 4 steps for you to bear in mind over the festive period…..you will help yourself to have a great time whilst out and about. 4. Drink in moderation & watch your drink Alcohol dulls your instincts and can lead you to make unsafe decisions. Keep a close eye on your drinks and don’t leave them unattended so you can minimise the risk of them being spiked. Also – and you might not know this, as not much has been said about it – watch out for strangers offering you their vape. Vapes, like drinks, can be spiked. 5. Stay in well-lit areas If walking home after a night out, always stay in well-lit areas where there are plenty of people. People are less likely to commit crime if there is good lighting, CCTV and people around to see what is happening. Always plan a route home and make sure you stick to places you know. Never take short cuts, especially down dark allies or through unlit parks. 6. Keep valuables hidden Don’t advertise your mobile phone to people on the street - keep it hidden. People will often have valuables stolen on a night out and if you’re drunk, you are an easier target. Keep all valuables like phones, wallets and purses in zipped pockets or bags. Ideally, leave valuables such as jewellery at home, but if you must take them out with you, then keep them safely hidden. 7. Walk away from hostile situations Don’t be a hero on a night out. If there's a fight or an argument, stay out of it and get help from bouncers or the police.
……if you see anything suspicious, you can call Crimstoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or contact the Police on 101  | ||
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