streetwise 2016 tips on staying safer
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Defining Differences
Canadian Criminal Code322. Every one commits
theft who ... takes ... anything ... with intent to deprive, temporarily or absolutely, the owner of it, or a person who has a special property or interest in it, of the thing or of his property or interest in it.
Canadian Criminal Code343. Every one commits
robbery who steals, and for the purpose of extorting whatever is stolen or to prevent or overcome resistance to the stealing, uses violence or threats of violence to a person or property.
Be aware of your surroundings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FheGKfEpXZs
It can happen anywhere
On the subway and at subway stations
Around bus stations
At cash machines
In parking lots and garages
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haZKi-A_IHs
TIPS
Follow the safest route possible, avoid short
cuts and deserted areas.
Walk with a purpose, when using a portable audio device, be aware, you may not hear trouble approaching.
Avoid flashing cash, electronics or jewellery, keep their use discreet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4AGBZZZlAw
A few more…
Avoid walking and texting, remain alert to what is happening around you.
If you feel you are being followed, make your way to a well lit and populated area. If still being followed, consider the following;
Wanting what you have
Those committing thefts and robberies want what you have… they just don’t want to pay for it.
Popular items include;
Cash
Jewellery
Clothing
Tablets
Cell phones
STREET SMART Cell phones are more expensive than ever!!!
What do we need our phones for?
Protect Your Cell
Physical ProtectionCaseScreen ProtectorButton covers
Protect Your Cell
Intelligent ProtectionPassword / CodePersonal BackgroundInsuranceTracking Program
Self Portrait Fail February 2013
Calling The Shots
IMEI Numbers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnDyDzvmRsQ
Reality Check
IMEI #International Mobile
Equipment Identity Number
It’s a unique identification or serial number that all mobile phones and smartphones have.
It is normally 15 digits long.
You can display the IMEI# by entering *#06# on your device
For Instance www.phonerecyclebank.com
Be safe
Your safety is more important than any possession. Never chase or follow a suspect.
BEHAVIOURSROBBERS/VICTIMS
BEHAVIOUR OF ROBBERS
Most robbers are only interested in obtaining money and not in physically attacking their victims. They often use threats in order to frighten; then they complete the robbery and escape. Their behavior may include:loud, foul and obscene language
quiet demands
threats with a weapon
COMMON REACTIONS OF VICTIMS
Many of your reactions during a robbery will be automatic. You may not be conscious of what you are doing. Events may seem to be in slow motion. Several minutes may seem like an hour. You may focus exclusively on one or two aspects of what is happening and not notice other events, which are occurring.
These reactions are common: fear for one's personal safety or the safety of colleagues helplessness about being unable to do anything confusion about what to do or how to respond to the robbers' demands anger at having to surrender money or goods
FEELINGS TO FOLLOW MAY INCLUDE
Angerat having to go through a robbery at the robbers because they got away at having to give up cash
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Helplessnessthat you could do nothing during the robbery that you have been victimized
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Guiltthat you did not behave properly during the robbery that you could have prevented it that you should have remembered details of the robberyFrustration because you could not remember details of the robbery
WHO CAN HELP?
CALL THE POLICEVictims often feel that they should be able to cope on their own. Only "weak" people obtain professional help. This is an incorrect assumption.It is important for victims to receive assurance that it is the robbery, not them, which caused their distress.Have someone call the police on your behalfCall a friend and remain in a well lit, populated place until they arrive.
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When report to police try to note the following;
Description of suspect(s)
Direction of travel
Time of robbery
Any weapons
If a vehicle was used, the make, model, plate
QUESTIONS?
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