Valuables and tech
Keep your valuables with you at all times when you’re out and about.
Don’t leave them for opportunistic thieves, especially in places such as the library, pub and at uni.
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Studying: BEng Automotive Engineering
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Keep your valuables with you at all times when you’re out and about.
Don’t leave them for opportunistic thieves, especially in places such as the library, pub and at uni.
Hate crime is any incident that is perceived by the the victim as being motivated by prejudice or hostility.
Anyone can be a victim of this regardless of whether or not they belong to a minority group, through race, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation, amongst others.
You can talk to the police or your university welfare officer for support and advice on this.
Sent someone a nude and now they are threatening you? If they say they want money or they will send your picture to someone else, this is a crime.
You can always turn to the police for help. You could talk to your university-based officer or contact the police via Live Chat every day from 8am until midnight.
Don’t forget your student welfare team at your university or union can help and support you as well.
If you see anything suspicious or anyone unfamiliar around your home, write down any details you can and report it to the police as soon as possible.
If you live in halls, you can report this to the security staff as well.
West Midlands PoliceHere I share a story on why it is important to know your limits when it comes to alcohol, and to look out for others when drinking on a night out.
Let me discuss how to get to and from your nights out without any stress or drama, and also how to keep safe when you're out.