Staying safe: protecting yourself and your belongings

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While you’re at studying with us, we’ll do everything we can to help you stay safe.

Although Liverpool is one of the safest cities in the UK, to help keep you and your belongings safe, here’s a reminder of some key safety tips.

Keeping yourself safe

When you’re out, try to follow this advice;

  • Street crime is often opportunistic, so make yourself less of a target by being aware of your surroundings.
  • Using your mobile, wearing a hood, or listening to music on headphones can distract you from what’s happening around you as well as make you a potential target for theft, so try to avoid doing these things.
  • Protect your other valuables and keep them out of sight when you’re out. Don’t leave laptops or phones unattended, even in the library.
  • If you’re going out, plan your journey home before you set off. Pre-book a taxi or arrange a lift with a non-drinker.
  • Remember to use a licensed taxi or black cab. Don’t hitchhike or accept lifts from strangers.
  • Be vigilant when using cash machines and making payments. Make sure you protect your PIN. If you do need to withdraw cash, use a machine in a busy, well-lit area and stay with friends.
  • Drink responsibly. You’re far more vulnerable when you’re drunk, especially if you’re on your own.
  • Never leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from a stranger if you didn’t see it being made.
  • Attract help if you feel threatened by making as much noise as possible to warn off anyone you’re concerned about or frightened by.

In need of immediate help?

  • If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured call 999.
  • If you call 999 and are unable to talk, remain silent and press 55. There will be a recorded message and you must press 55 to confirm you need help.
  • Do not intervene in any situation if it is not safe to do so. It is important not to put yourself at risk.

Campus Support, SafeZone App and our Campus Police Officer

The Campus Support Team help keep campus a safe and secure place to live, study and work.

The team can be contacted using the emergency number 0151 794 2222.

You can also download the SafeZone app for help at the touch of a button.

The app allows you to contact Campus Support for assistance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s free to download and lets you to get help fast if you need it. Read more about SafeZone. 

Download SafeZone for Android

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Campus Support also run a dedicated chaperone service on campus, that runs 24 hours a day. If you’re working late on campus or you feel vulnerable and would like to be escorted across campus at night, please call Campus Support at any time on 0151 794 3252.

Did you know that we have a dedicated Police Officer – PC Andy Woolford – who works alongside our Campus Support Services team and can offer practical safety advice and support on any crime-related issues. You can get in touch with Andy via email: a.woolford@liverpool.ac.uk.