you with crime and safety information and the work we do to make Thurrock a
safer place.
In this edition:
o personal safety
o protect your jewellery
o beware of scams
Personal safety
Today, 14th October, is National Personal Safety Day, which is organised by
the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, an annual event aimed at highlighting some of the
simple, practical solutions that everyone can use to help avoid violence and
aggression in today's society. It's about helping people live safer, more
confident lives.
The Campaign
This year's awareness campaign, StreetsAhead, is about safety on the
streets. The StreetsAhead campaign offers the following advice:
Plan Ahead
. Consider where you're going and how you're going to get there.
. Is the route you're planning busy and well-lit?
. Can you avoid any high risk spots, such as quiet or badly-lit
alleyways, subways or isolated car parks?
. Consider carrying a personal safety alarm, which could be used to
shock and disorientate an attacker if necessary, giving you vital seconds to
get away.
Look Ahead
. Stay alert, as the sooner you see or hear potential danger
approaching, the easier it is to avoid it.
. Avoid wearing earphones or chatting/texting on your mobile phone
when walking down the street alone, as this will distract you from your
surroundings and could prevent you from hearing danger approaching
. If you do see potential danger ahead, it's advisable take action
immediately. Change your route and head for a safe place, such as a pub,
garage, friend's house or anywhere there are other people.
Think Ahead
. Try to walk facing oncoming traffic to avoid kerb crawlers. If
this isn't possible and a vehicle pulls up suddenly alongside you, turn and
move as quickly as possible in the other direction.
. Trust your instincts. If you think you're being followed, take
action. Cross the road, turning to see who is behind you. If you're still
being followed, keep moving and make for a safe place.
Go Ahead
. Don't let fear of crime stop you from getting out and about.
Taking precautions to minimise any risks will not only make you safer, it
should also make you feel safer and give you more confidence when out on the
streets.
For more safety tips go to the main Suzy Lamplugh
Trust<http://www.suzylamplugh.org/> website:
www.suzylamplugh.org<http://www.suzylamplugh.org>
Protect your jewellery
. Keep your jewellery in a safe place and locked up if possible. Consider
installing a safe at home which is securely fixed to the floor or wall. See
www.securedbydesign.com<http://www.securedbydesign.com> for police approved
safes.
. Ensure that your jewellery is insured.
. Consider storing high valuable items elsewhere such as in a bank deposit
box; contact your bank for details.
. Make a list of all jewellery stored in your house with a description of
each item.
. Photograph all pieces of jewellery against a plan background with the
ruler next to them to give an idea of size.
. Consider registering your jewellery with a registration company.
. Make sure your home is kept secure at all times: keep windows and doors
locked, switch lights on when going out to make your home look occupied, use
burglary alarms and install security lights on the outside of your property.
. If you are buying jewellery as gift, don't leave it or its packaging on
display. Follow as much of the above advice as possible to keep it safe.
Beware of scams
There have been some recent scams involving false Police and Council i.d. If
in doubt please call the agency to confirm someone's identity, and please
NEVER hand your bank cards or you PIN number to anyone on your door step.
CONTACT US
To contact the Thurrock Community Safety Partnership email
safer.thurrock@thurrock.gov.uk<mailto:safer.thurrock@thurrock.gov.uk>
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