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Security and Safety PresentationGETTING AROUND SAFE & SOUNDCURTIN SECURITY


Curtin University Security Centre Building 115, North Entrance

Available for assistance and advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Curtin Security

Getting Around Safe & Sound


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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



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.



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.


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


SafeZone


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



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


Keep your property safe and secure


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.



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



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


http://security.curtin.edu.au/


What Can You Do?


SAFER COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM (SCRT)


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.


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


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

http://studywest.des.wa.gov.au/Fullscreen/pages/index.php

http://www.thinkbefore.com/

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..


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:

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