Staying safe principles and advise for the darker, busier nights.

Staying safe principles and advise for the darker, busier nights.

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Alcohol, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

🌙✨ Staying Safe When You're Out at Night ✨🌙
Whether you're heading home 🚶, meeting friends 🍽️, walking the dog 🐕, or enjoying an evening out 🌃, taking a few simple precautions can help keep you safe.
🦺 Be seen
Wear bright or high-visibility clothing, especially if you're near roads or walking through darker areas.
🎧 Stay aware of your surroundings
If you're listening to music, keep the volume low enough to hear what's going on around you.
💡 Choose well-lit routes
Stick to busy, well-lit streets whenever possible and avoid isolated shortcuts.
📱 Keep your phone charged
Make sure your device has enough battery in case you need help or need to contact someone.
📍 Use familiar routes
Sticking to places you know well can help you stay alert to anything unusual.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let someone know your plans
Tell a friend or family member where you're going and when you expect to be home.
🚨 Trust Your Instincts 🚨
If something doesn't feel right, don't ignore it.
🏃 Move to a busier, well-lit area.
🏪 Step into a shop, restaurant, or other public place.
📞 Call a friend or family member.
🚔 If you're in immediate danger or a crime is taking place, call 999.
If you feel uncomfortable or want to report suspicious behaviour that isn't an emergency:
📲 Report online via your local police website
☎️ Call 101 to speak with police
💙 Your safety matters. Stay aware, stay connected, and trust your instincts if something doesn't feel right.
#StaySafe 🌙 #CommunitySafety 🤝 #BeAware 👀 #LookOutForEachOther 💙 #SafeAtNight ✨ #SafetyTips 🚔

If you are a victim of, or concerned about alcohol abuse in your community, the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 outlines roles and responsibilities of the police and partners in tackling such issues. It aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area.

The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

These include:

• civil injunctions.
• criminal behaviour orders.
• public spaces protection orders.
• community protection notices.
• dispersal powers.
• closure powers.

The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and anti-social behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account.

If you or someone close to you requires help to address an alcohol problem, more information can be found at Alcohol support - NHS, or Honest information about drugs | FRANK.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.kent.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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