Christmas party and celebrations crime prevention advice
This is a message from Neighbourhood Alert Information sent on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police
Message sent by
Lindsay Donnelly (Police, Administrator, Nottinghamshire)
As the big event draws nearer, many people will be out partying this weekend – please take a moment to read the information below to keep yourself and your belongings safe. Make your celebrations memorable for the right reasons.
If you are out for the evening:
- Ensure someone knows where you are going and when you will be home.
- Always plan how you will get home before going out. Keep bus/taxi money separate from your purse to ensure that you can still get home if you lose your purse.
- Don’t leave bags over the back of your chair and keep purses, phones and wallets close to you.
- Drink responsibly staying in groups and never accept a drink from a stranger or leave a drink unattended. Think! Don’t drink and drive.
- Always check taxi drivers identification and never get into an unlicensed taxi. Remember mini cabs are not permitted to pick up fares without pre-booking.
- When arriving home by taxi or car have your keys ready.
- Never walk home alone and don’t take short-cuts through dark alleys or large open spaces.
- If you are being followed, cross the street – if necessary criss-cross. If you are still being followed run into the busiest place that you can find and raise the alarm.
- If you are being followed by a car, turn around and walk back the other way. The car will have to turn around and will be on the other side of the street.
- In an emergency always dial 999
- For non emergencies and all other enquiries call 101
Remember, your safety and well being is far more important than material belongings. Don’t compromise your safety for a mobile phone or other valuable item.
For further crime prevention advice and to help ensure you enjoy a crime free Christmas, please visit the Christmas crime prevention page on our website.
Message sent on behalf of the Pre Crime Unit