SECURITY ALERT SERVICE
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Increase in Street Crime around UNSW Kensington Campus
There have been several reported events of assault and robbery in the
streets around UNSW Kensington Campus.
Two of these events have occurred in day light hours. Staff and students
are advised to take care whilst travelling around and through UNSW
Kensington Campus.
UNSW Security Services offer an escort service and Unibeat Shuttle bus.
Please visit www.security.unsw.edu.au for details.
NSW Police Service are aware of these events and have initiatives in place. UNSW Security Services have increased patrols in the area.
Please report all suspicious activity or persons to UNSW Security Services
on 9385 6666
Personal Safety - Remember these points
- Keep to well lit Areas during the hours of darkness - use Areas such as University Walk which is patrolled by Security Officers.
- Try to walk in groups or pairs, arrange to walk home with friends.
- Never take short cuts at night through Parks or vacant Lots.
- Report any lights which are not functioning to UNSW Security.
- Use the " free " Security Shuttle Bus Service which operates on weeknights between 6pm and 12midnight in Session. New 2005 Timetable commences on 28/02/2005
- Contact Security Control Room for Unibeat Security Cycle Escort 9385 6000 free call 1800 626 033 or use any Building Lift Phone which are directly linked to Security. Escorts are available everyday of the Year.
- Security Shuttle Bus Timetables are available from Security E - Spot, Gatehouses, Student Guild, Students Union or contact Security Services on 9385 6000
- Don't leave personal property/valuables in unlocked areas/venues remember "Thieves are Watching - Watch your Property"
Crime Prevention and Reporting
- Report anybody loitering around the University
- Always lock away your handbag or wallet
- Don't leave valuables or attractive items of University Equipment where the property maybe easily stolen.
- Wear your Identification Card
- If you see something apparently being stolen - Report it!
- Motor vehicles unlocked in Carparks? - Report it!
- Should that door be open? - Report it!
- Whose bag is that? If you saw it, so could a Thief! Tell the owner
- Report any suspicious behaviour.
Bicycle Theft
Bicycles are always a popular item for Thieves on our Campus. Please place your bicycle in the approved racks provided on Campus. Do Not leave your bicycle attached to railings at Building entrances or chained to Fire Stairs. Bicycles will be removed by Security as unauthorised placing of your cycle in these locations constitutes a Occupational, Health and Safety issue.
Past experiences and reports clearly demonstrate those bicycle owners who use a quality " D Shackle" to secure their property rarely are placed in the unfortunate situation of having to report a Theft. Security Services recommend the use of a quality " D Shackle."
Only two instances out of a total sixty five (65) instances of Bicycle Theft reported to Security during 2004 involved D Shackle security devices. All other thefts related to property owners security devices considered less effective because of their design or manner by which the device was attached.
With your assistance let us reduce the number of bicycle thefts on Campus.
Security Alert Service
