Streetwise Safety Tips

When the best defence is commonsense.

The best way to have a safe night out, is to plan for one in advance. Plan your night by working out how you are going to get there, and how you plan to get back home.

Streetwise safety tips

• Always let someone responsible know where you're going.
• Put aside enough money for your fare home (and don't spend it!!)
• Leave a light on at home.
• Lock your car and remove any valuables.
• Don't leave your drink unattended.
• Buy your own drinks and know what you are drinking.
• Watch out for your friends.
• Have your keys ready to open your car or house.
• Look confident. Walk with your head up, as if you know where you are going.
• Keep your hands free - don't walk with them in your pockets.
• Keep to the well used roads. Don't use alleyways or short cuts.
• Never be tempted to walk home alone especially if it's dark or you are unsure of the area and never, ever hitch a lift.
• If you are worried, frightened or think you may be in danger, call 000.
• If you have had a bad experience or see someone else having one ALWAYS report it to the police. You will not only be helping yourself, you may also be helping other people from getting hurt.