Operation Student Safe
Greater Manchester Police is launching a major operation that will see up to 50 officers and PCSOs a day on the streets to help prevent students becoming victims of crime.
Police in Manchester, Salford and Bolton will work alongside councils and universities to keep students safe by carrying out covert operations to catch thieves operating in student areas, high visibility patrols in hot spot areas, video cameras will be used to gather intelligence and known offenders of student crime will be targeted. PCSOs will also visit the homes of students who live in vulnerable areas to carry out crime prevention surveys and provide advice.
Officers will deliver safety talks to welcome new students to the city and urge them to become more security savvy. While other students will be shown a short film, featuring GMP officers, Manchester students and ex-offenders, about how to keep themselves and their property safe. Letters will also be sent home to parents of students to encourage them to keep an eye on their safety.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Barton, heading up operation Student Safe, said: “Greater Manchester is a fantastic place for people to study and we want to welcome new and returning students. However, many students become so busy enjoying their new lives that they forget personal safety issues, so we’re here to help them.
“There are a small number of predatory offenders who specifically target students, but we aim to stay one step ahead of them to stop them in their tracks.
“Policing operations will take place throughout the academic year and Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be on hand to ensure that students know how to protect themselves and their property. The on-campus teams will also hold police surgeries to deal with the concerns of the university students.
“However, there are some really simple steps that students can take to protect themselves from becoming a victim of crime - while out and about, stick to well-lit areas, stay in groups, pace your drinks and keep valuables such as phones and MP3 players out of sight.
“At your student accommodation, make sure that doors and windows are locked, even when you are in, and remember to set the alarm. If you’re going out at night, leave a light on to give the impression someone is home.”
To view the Operation Student Safe film please click here.
Students are also encouraged to register their valuables on www.immobilise.com. It’s a quick, easy and free way of logging the details of your property on a national database that police can access and compare against items that have been found or recovered from suspected criminals.
For more advice on keeping safe, students can join us on Facebook and search for Manchester Student Safety, or visit www.gmp.police.uk
Visit twitter.com/#!/gmpolice to follow Greater Manchester Police on Twitter.
Operation Student Safe
Greater Manchester Police is launching a major operation that will see up to 50 officers and PCSOs a day on the streets to help prevent students becoming victims of crime.
Police in Manchester, Salford and Bolton will work alongside councils and universities to keep students safe by carrying out covert operations to catch thieves operating in student areas, high visibility patrols in hot spot areas, video cameras will be used to gather intelligence and known offenders of student crime will be targeted. PCSOs will also visit the homes of students who live in vulnerable areas to carry out crime prevention surveys and provide advice.
Officers will deliver safety talks to welcome new students to the city and urge them to become more security savvy. While other students will be shown a short film, featuring GMP officers, Manchester students and ex-offenders, about how to keep themselves and their property safe. Letters will also be sent home to parents of students to encourage them to keep an eye on their safety.
Chief Superintendent Stuart Barton, heading up operation Student Safe, said: “Greater Manchester is a fantastic place for people to study and we want to welcome new and returning students. However, many students become so busy enjoying their new lives that they forget personal safety issues, so we’re here to help them.
“There are a small number of predatory offenders who specifically target students, but we aim to stay one step ahead of them to stop them in their tracks.
“Policing operations will take place throughout the academic year and Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be on hand to ensure that students know how to protect themselves and their property. The on-campus teams will also hold police surgeries to deal with the concerns of the university students.
“However, there are some really simple steps that students can take to protect themselves from becoming a victim of crime - while out and about, stick to well-lit areas, stay in groups, pace your drinks and keep valuables such as phones and MP3 players out of sight.
“At your student accommodation, make sure that doors and windows are locked, even when you are in, and remember to set the alarm. If you’re going out at night, leave a light on to give the impression someone is home.”
To view the Operation Student Safe film please click here.
Students are also encouraged to register their valuables on www.immobilise.com. It’s a quick, easy and free way of logging the details of your property on a national database that police can access and compare against items that have been found or recovered from suspected criminals.
For more advice on keeping safe, students can join us on Facebook and search for Manchester Student Safety, or visit www.gmp.police.uk
Visit twitter.com/#!/gmpolice to follow Greater Manchester Police on Twitter.