streetwise 2016 tips on staying safer

STREET SMART

PC Alan Bartlett 8860

53 Division Toronto Police Service

alan.bartlett@torontopolice.on.ca

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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