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Freshers Week-Personal Safety Advice.
With the start of the new academic rear approaching at our university, the local crime reduction team have a message for all students to help keep them safe and secure when out and about in the local area.
John McNICHOLAS, Crime Reduction Advisor for Reading Police said that by taking a few simple precautions students will reduce the chances of being a victim. A would -be attacker will be looking for the ideal victim on their own in the ideal location which would be poorly lit and isolated with no witnesses about. For this reason it makes sense where possible to plan ahead when you are out and about. By removing each of these features you will remove the opportunity for any attack.
| Here are some tips to help you stay safe; |
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Think through your route before you leave. |
| 2. |
Personal attack alarms are cheap, reassuring and effective. |
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When out and about, where possible keep to well lit busy areas, avoiding short cuts through dark secluded places. |
| 4. |
Accept the offer of company from a relation or friend. |
| 5. |
Stay alert to your surroundings and avoid wearing earphones. |
| 6. |
If you hear footsteps behind you, turn and look. This may deter a potential attacker if they know they have been seen. |
| 7. |
If you feel you have been followed, cross the road or change direction towards a busy place or building to summon help. |
| 8. |
Walk towards on-coming traffic and don’t approach an unknown vehicle if it stops near you. |
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Always ensure that there is someone who knows where you are. |
| 10. |
Try to have somebody to meet you. |
| 11. |
Have your door keys ready to open your door when you get home. |
| 12. |
Stay safe – be happy! |
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