On Thursday, the 10th April, Rosemount received a friendly visit from Police Community Support Officers Suzanne Gillett and Karen Watson.The demonstration covered home safety, including advice on what to do with unknown callers; what security measures can be put in place; and how tenants and people who share accommodation should ensure against theft.
Personal safety advice included not leaving bags or mobiles in easy reach of thieves; being careful to avoid being out alone or with people you’re not comfortable with; and taking extra care at night.
Next on the agenda was identity security, such as being careful what information you give out on the internet; destroying documents that contain personal details instead of throwing them away intact; and reporting the loss of anything like a driving licence, passport or credit card.
Suzanne finished by taking questions, assisted by Karen who soldiered on despite a bad headache, and gave out some helpful booklets that covered a wider variety of safety issues. They were then presented with a bouquet of flowers from Julian, who organised their visit to Rosemount.
Over the next few weeks, I shall post more advice from the presentation in detailed segments.
If you would like to see a copy of the booklet, there are several available from Peter Wilkinson or the IT Suite at Rosemount. You can also visithttp://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/
for further information.
