Northumbria Police

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NBM Team member
Northumbria Police Gateshead Area Command
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What shall I do ??????
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On the street

• Go out, stay and return together
• Plan where you want to go, how to get there, use
  well lit and busy routes
• Never accept a lift from someone you dont know
• If someone makes you feel uncomfortable walk away
  and find a safe place to go

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• If you feel threatened shout fire rather than
  help people are more likely to respond
• If someone tries to take your property, stay calm
  throw the property at them and run to a safe
  place.
• Dont carry a weapon, it is more likely to be
  used against you and you
• You will be arrested and prosecuted

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Mobile phones

• Ensure parents/guardians can read and send texts
• Store important nos, include police non emergency
  no 03456 043 043 or text 07786 200 814.
• Charge battery and top up phone
• Public phone dial 100 and reverse charges
• Dont give out number to those you dont know or
  answer texts from unknown nos.

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• Keep mobile hidden and consider using vibrate or
  silent mode
• If walking/talking/texting stay alert !!!!!
• Report lost or stolen mobile
• Record your IMEI number (dial06 to get this)

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Keeping safe at home

• Lock door behind you and take out keys
• Dont answer door to anyone you dont know, ask
  for ID
• Dont tell anyone who comes to the door that you
  are alone. If in doubt call the police
• Dont give name and number when answering phone
• Keep emergency numbers by phone

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Safe surfing

• Be careful what you click on
• Keep personal information safe and learn to block
  unknown chat/message
• Dont post things you wouldnt want your parents
  or a stranger to see
• Items posted on the net are public information
  and could cost you in future
• People on line are not always what they appear.

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• Beware of viruses/unpleasant messages in emails
  from unknown sources
• Web cams can be handy and fun but can also be
  used in the wrong way
• Bullying or strange behaviour contact site admin.
  
• If someone you have only chatted with on line
  wants to meet in person, dont go and tell an
  adult
• WWW.thinkuknow.co.uk

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Bullying

• Laughing, name calling or emotional, physical
  bullying
• Be happy and confident and show the bully they
  are not important
• Tell a trusted adult or friend there is always
  a way to solve the problem

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Car crime and shoplifting

• Everyone pays the price for car theft and
  shoplifting
• Sentence up to 7 yrs for shoplifting
• Conviction for later life and job prospects
• Ensure doors are locked and valuables are hidden
• Do the right thing talk them out of committing
  the crime

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Antisocial behaviour

• What is it
• Litter
• Graffiti
• Entering other peoples property without
  permission
• Not clearing up after your dog
• Noise in the street or from a house
• Drinking alcohol in the street

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What could happen to you?

• Arrest, charge, court and conviction
• Dispersal of groups
• Direction to leave
• Acceptable Behaviour Agreement/Contract
• Anti-social behaviour order
• Eviction of problem tenants
• Parenting contracts
• Local Authority fixed penalty notices

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Alcohol

• Alcohol can make you do stupid things, act
  differently and put yourself at risk
• Drinking at an early age can cause serious short
  and long term health problems
• Antisocial behaviour
• Confiscation and dispersal powers

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Positive activities

• Check out the local authority website
  www.gateshead.gov.uk
• and then look up the Active Kidz section or
  contact customer services on
• 0191 433 7117