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Ipswich Murders - personal safety advice whilst out on foot
December 15, 2006 9:47 AM
Suffolk Constabulary have issued personal safety advice for pedestrians in light of the recent Ipswich area murders.
The following weblink will take you to the Suffolk Constabulary personal advice website which includes details on how to buy personal alarms for £2 and has safety advice posters in several languages.
www.suffolk.police.uk/Crime+Reduction/Crime+Prevention+Advice/Personal+Safety/default.htm
The advice is:
Do not hitchhike or accept lifts from strangers or unlicensed taxis.
Plan your route there and back. Avoid short cuts through unlit or deserted areas.
Try to walk in groups.
Let someone know where you are going and your time of return.
Have keys ready - so that you can get into your house or car quickly.
Beware of surroundings - a personal stereo may prevent you from hearing traffic or somebody approaching behind you.
If you think you are being followed, go to the nearest public space, such as a pub or shop, and call the police on 999.
Walk facing the traffic - so a car cannot pull up behind you unnoticed.
If a car stops and the occupant asks for directions, keep your distance.
If you are confronted, use your alarm (if you have one) and run, or scream and shout to attract attention.
ALWAYS CALL 999 IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY WHEN YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.
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