Protect yourself and others
Advice to stay safe whether you are out and about in a busy location, online, or in your home, plus tips to help vulnerable people who may be in distress.
Personal safety
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Don’t become a victim of knife crime
We are engaging with young people to divert them from serious violence and knife crime.
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Mobile phone theft
Thieves on bikes target people in busy areas who are talking or texting on their phone.
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Use reasonable force against intruders
Steps you can legally take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home.
Stay safe online
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Keep yourself safe online
It is more important than ever to protect our personal and professional digital identities
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Youth-produced sexual imagery
Once you share an image, you lose control of who can see it and may be breaking the law.
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Protect against scams and fraud
Follow these simple steps to protect yourself against fraud and cybercrime.
Helping others feel safe
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Protecting vulnerable adults
Signs to spot and protection options for vulnerable adults living in your community.
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Be an upstander, not a bystander
Tips to safely intervene or take action to help someone experiencing harm.
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Violence against women and girls
Advice to help us eradicate violence against women and girls in our force area.