Personal Safety

• Recognise potentially dangerous situations before they develop.
• Be wary of strangers, don’t follow them or let a stranger into your car.
• If you think someone is following you, change direction and go to a place where there are lots of people.
• When socialising, don’t drink too much.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Avoid quiet, lonely and dark places and side-alleys.
• If you are going to be walking home late, try and organise for someone to pick you up from a train/bus station.
• You may choose to carry a personal alarm.

• Check the train/bus timetable to avoid waiting alone in the dark.
• Keep to open areas, and avoid quiet, deserted shelters.
• Avoid empty train carriages.

• Park in a well-lit, busy area when alone at night.
• Do not leave valuables in sight.
• Lock your car before leaving.
• Have your keys ready when returning to your car.

• Using the internet is very much a part of our everyday lives. The cyber world is rapidly changing, and there are always new issues and risks arising. The best way to protect ourselves is to stay alert and aware of the vulnerabilities that we can potentially be exposed to when using the internet.

Here are some tips:

• When you are on social networking pages, review your security settings regularly. Change them so that the photos and information that you share on the site can be viewed only by people you know and trust.
• When creating your profile, ask yourself how much you are comfortable with sharing online.

• If you feel threatened and for all emergencies, dial 000.