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Student Wellbeing Advisory Service, Curtin Security, Getting Around Safe and SoundWA Police and Transperth S2 2015
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Security and Safety PresentationGETTING AROUND SAFE & SOUNDCURTIN SECURITY
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Curtin University Security Centre Building 115, North Entrance
Available for assistance and advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Curtin Security
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CCTV
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• Security officers are available to escort students and staff to their vehicles, buildings or on campus student housing villages.
• The Courtesy Bus is a FREE “Hail and Ride” service operating Monday to Friday during semester, including study breaks and exam weeksStarts each weekday evening outside the library at 5:30pm, with the last departure at 12:30am.
Security Escorts & Courtesy Bus
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FREE weekday service that operates during semester and runs every 30 minutes along two circular routes through Bentley and Waterford
Timetables and maps can be collected from Student Guild Complex, Security Centre, Student Central, START and on CurtinMobile.
Curtin Access Bus Service (CABS)
Runs every 15 minutes during peak hours along the Bentley route
Restricted to students and staff of Curtin University.
Buses can be hailed at any point along their designated route.
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SafeZone
SafeZone is a free app for all students and staff that connects you directly to the Curtin University Security
Team when you need help or first aid.
The SafeZone app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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HELP Call: If you need assistance from the security team, tap the HELP button, then tap the CALL button to be connected directly to speak to the team, and they will know your location.
FIRST AID Call:If you need first aid, tap the FIRST AID button, then tap the CALL button to be connected directly to speak to the team and they will know your location and respond to assist you.
Emergency Alarm:If you feel threatened of need urgent assistance, tap the DURESS button. The security team will know your location, try to contact you, and come to your location.
SafeZone
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SafeZone
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These devices are located at designated after hours entry/exit doors as well as various locations around the University grounds.
You can communicate directly with Curtin Security should you need any assistance on campus.
To do this, simply press the red button which will connectyou to a member of Security.
Campus Assistance Points
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Many of the crimes that occur on campus are crimes of opportunity. Remove the temptation by being careful, alert,
aware and by following these tips:
Do not leave valuables like mobile phones, iPads and laptops unattended at anytime
Do not leave purses or wallets in unsecured or unattended
Do not leave valuable items visible in you vehicle. Secure them in the boot of you vehicle.
Take a photo record of all valuables including recording the serial make and model numbers.
Keep your property safe and secure
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Keep your property safe and secure
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Bicycles must be parked in a bicycle rack or in the secure bike areas located around the campus.
Bicycle Safety
To prevent theft you should fasten your bicycle using a good quality locking system such as a D lock available for purchase at that Security office
Remove extras such as lights and helmets.
Have your bike frame security marked with your name and Drivers Licence number.
Keep a record of the frame serial number
Remember, the security of your property is ultimately your responsibility.
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If you hear a Fire Alarm in your building,Evacuate immediately - calmly and safely
Always leave by the nearest exit
Do not linger in doorways as this could impede Emergency Services
NEVER re-enter a building until you are told it is safe to do so by Curtin Security or by a Fire Warden
NEVER assume that it is a false alarm
Fire Alarms
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Please save this number in your mobile phone
9266 4444within campus (any Curtin Phone) dial 4444
For Life Threatening Emergencies please dial 0 000 (internal phones) or 000 from a mobile phone
Website http://security.curtin.edu.au
Curtin Security Contact Details
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What Can You Do?
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SAFER COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM (SCRT)
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The aim of Safer Community Response Team (SCRT)
To provide a safe and secure environment for the Curtin community by working together.
To prevent people from harming themselves or others.
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Threat of suicide or self-harm Threat of physical violence towards others Alleged criminal acts including assault, domestic violence, stalking Mental Health concerns (stress) which have an effect on the
university community.
What you should Report
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Who to contact & how to make a report
Contact Security
on 9266 4444 or
safer.curtin.eduto submit a report online
The SCRT team will accept anonymous reports
Western Australian Police
Safety Awareness Lecture
How you can recognise a Police Officer?
Police Uniform and Police Vehicle Plain clothes – identification & badge
Can’t offer Police a BribeDon’t have to pay for Police
What is at Risk?
You and your personal belongings
Theft from your vehicle
Vehicle theft
Your home -Burglary
Personal Safety Tips The person most
responsible for your safety is yourself.
Your safety can be improved by recognising the risks and taking steps to avoid potential incidents.
Don’t become an easy target for Robbers.
Personal Safety Tips Try to avoid walking alone, especially at night and in secluded
area’s Arrange to be picked up or go home with a friend Be aware of your surroundings – Other people (description’s),
Places, Streets signs etc Be vigilant of your surroundings when using your mobile phone If you are listening to your music only have one ear piece in Carry only the money you need for that day Try and use the ATM during daylight hours or go with a friend and if
possible use the ATM that is inside the shopping centre
Personal Safety Tips cont… When shopping don’t place your handbag in the trolley, keep it zipped up
and tucked under your arm Leave your passport and other valuables at home Do not show off your laptop, Ipod or other expensive electronic devices Carry your mobile phone in your pocket or hand – (out of sight) Engrave your property (Drivers licence number or school and student
number) Ensure your property is insured If possible use a backpack not a hand bag – (Not as easy to Steal) Keep your bag close to you if you don’t like a back pack If a car stops and the driver asks you a question - Don’t get to close to the
vehicle
What to do if you are attacked?
Handover your property over, rather than risk getting injured through being assaulted
Scream loudly Ring police immediately on 000 (Free Call) (Phone Box) Try to stay calm you will need to provide details to police Try to describe your attacker accurately, obtain the vehicle
registration and if possible write the information down The better the information the better chance Police have of
catching offenders
Vehicle Security Always lock your car and put valuables out of sight so
they are not visible to people walking by. Lock your valuables away in the boot if you need to
leave them in your car. Don’t leave your keys in the ignition, even when your
paying for petrol.
Security at home 20% of burglaries that occur
because people leave their doors or windows unlocked
Ensure your Wallet / Purse, Car Keys are kept in a safe place
Ensure windows and doors are locked / secured
Improving Home Security
Ensure deadlocks / security screens are fitted to your doors and windows. (Security screens allows you to identify the person, whilst keeping you safe inside your home)
Have sensor lights fitted to the outside of your home
Cut down oversize bushes
Buying Crime
This relates to stolen property being sold at a very cheap price
It is an offence to buy stolen property
Report these matters to Police or Curtin Security
Report Suspicious Behaviour
Always report any suspicious behaviour by contacting Curtin Security or the Police, depending where you are
If you see someone hanging around that shouldn’t be there or a car driving around slowly (acting suspiciously) Report it..!!
No matter how trivial it may be, it could help Police with a piece of the puzzle which may solve a crime
Drivers Licence
As long as you are on a Student Visa, you can use your Drivers Licence from your Country in W.A., however Police must be able to read it (English text) and it must be current
If it does not contain English text, then you must provide an International Drivers Licence
Car Licence and Insurance Ensure your vehicle is kept Licenced and insured at all
times, even if it is only 3rd Party Insurance. Also ensure your policy covers theft of items from your
vehicle and you may need to nominate certain items you want insured. i.e. Laptops, Camera’s, Golf Clubs etc
Traffic Fines
Buses
Night Alight –Passengers travelling on buses outside the CBD can request the driver to stop anywhere along the bus route
Buy a smart rider card, saves you carrying cash
To Enter Licences Premises 3 things you require -1. Current WAMDL2. Passport – (NOT recommended)3. Proof of Age Card DO NOT carry your Passport on you
when you are going out (secure it safely away)
If you need to enter a licensed premises (Pub / Nightclub) apply for a Proof of Age Card (NOT 18+ card) at your local Licensing Centre (D.P.I)(Dept of Planning and Infrastructure)
You require 2 forms of I.D. Card will take between 5-8 working
days to arrive
Website’s http://studywest.des.wa.gov.au/Fullscreen/pages/index.php www.thinkbefore.com
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20668.asp
Our Beaches
Questions anyone?
• Integrated public Transport System
• 1 ticket is all you require from the start of your journey to the end.
• Covers all bus, train and ferry legs of your journey with the one ticket.
• SmartRider is the cheapest and most convenient way to pay for your journey
• All Full Time Curtin University Students are entitled to a Tertiary SmartRider card.
• Purchase your SmartRiderfrom the Curtin Bookshop or any InfoCentre or Retail Sales Outlet.
• You are required to register your card on Oasis within 7 days.
• If it not registered in this time it will default to a Standard SmartRider Card
• Using the card is easy –just tag on and off every leg of your journey.
• Failing to tag on you risk a fine for fare evasion
• Failing to tag off and you risk a default fare – (call 13 62 13 and we can sort this out)
• Your Student SmartRider is the only valid form ofidentification that Transperth accepts.
• If you purchase a cash concession fare and failto present your Tertiary SmartRider Card on request you will be issued a $100 fine
• To find out more information: • Visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au• Download the Transperth App
for your SmartPhone• Call us on the InfoLine 13 62 13
All the best for your studies..
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Campus Contacts
STUDENT WELLBEING ADVISORY SERVICE
Free call 1800 244 [email protected] IN to building 103
STUDENT ASSISTSTUDENT GUILDYou don’t have to be a member to get help!
9266 2900 (or 1800 063 865 for country callers, toll free) [email protected] IN to building 106F
Any questions big or small, if you don’t know where to go or who to ask: