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Personal Safety Tips • When you’re out and about look purposeful. Assertiveness in the way you behave reduces perceived vulnerability. • Avoid using your phone or iPod in public, especially immediately after leaving railway/bus stations. • Loud personal music affects your awareness of your surroundings. • Don’t draw attention to your valuables. Out of sight is safer. • It is easier for wallets and purses to be removed from back pockets. • Avoid short cuts down alley ways and across parks. Move away from suspicious people. Trust your instincts. • Use a pre-booked minicab or licensed taxi. Know what you are getting into. • Report non emergency incidents to the police on 0300 123 1212. • In an emergency always ring 999. Summer Time Burglary Prevention Tips • When you leave your home please lock it up. This means all windows and doors. Several of the new windows allow for ventilation - Don’t just put the handle down in this position make sure you lock it as well. • When you are not in the room with a window/door that is open ensure it is secure - don’t think because you are in you will hear what’s going on. • Don’t leave expensive property in view of passer-by’s and don’t leave house keys or car keys on a table near the door or window. • Secure bicycles to a permanent fixture even if leaving in communal hallways or sheds. Want to know more about Neighbourhood Watch or set one up then? Contact Karen Hunn on 020 7926 2716 or Khunn@lambeth.gov.uk