To be safe from crime and violence is a fundamental right for everyone in our community.
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As we grow older, several factors can impact our confidence and quality of life.
People need to take a few extra precautions and be prepared when a risk is identified.
This can go a long way to improve your feeling of safety when out in public spaces and at home.
Here are some simple tips we all can take to help protect yourself, your family, and friends from the effects of crime.
Ways protect yourself when out and about
- Always be alert when travelling on public transport. Travel in busy carriages, guard compartments (marked with a blue light) or sit at the front of the bus.
- Always try to travel in groups of friends where possible.
- Always carry identification and let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to return.
- Never carry large sums of cash in public.
Protect yourself at home
- Never let anyone you don't know and trust onto your home.
- Always secure your doors and windows.
- Try not to leave valuables, mobile devices, or keys in clear view.
- Always report suspicious behaviour within your neighbourhood to police.
Protect yourself from fraud
- Be carful when sharing your personal or financial information such as driver's licence details or date of birth etc, over the phone or online.
- Always read any contract of service paperwork carefully prior to paying for any work.
- Never give anyone remote access to your online devices.
- Never access emails from senders you do not know or trust.
If you are or know of someone who is the victim of abuse, please call the Aging and Disability Abuse Helpline on 1800 628 221 or visit https://www.ageningdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/contact-us .
Also remember, If it looks suss, report it
Please remember - Do not Drink and Drive
As always, in case of emergency, call (000). Non Emergencies contact Police Assistance Line on 131444 or your local police. To provide anonymous information call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Domestic and Family Violence Info visit www.police.nsw.gov.au. Shoalhaven Domestic Violence Officers. 4421 9666 or 4421 9665. Email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au Remember you can Dob in a Druggie any time you like by contacting Nowra Police on 4421 9699 or ringing Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000. If it looks suss, report it. Do not drink and drive.
Don't forget. Cops are tops.
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