Safer MK
@SaferMK
The Community Safety Partnership for Milton Keynes, working with partners across all sectors to make Milton Keynes a safe place to live, work and play.
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https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/community-safety 18-09-2009 09:30:06
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It's #BeWaterAwareWeek ! 🏊♀️
Ensure you are #WaterWise by open water, in the event of an emergency remember #FloatToLive :
1️⃣ Tilt your head back 2️⃣ Relax 3️⃣ Move your hands 4️⃣ It's okay if your legs sink 5️⃣Spread your arms and legs
Let's keep #SafeTogether ✅
Hit by a car at 20mph 9 out of 10 pedestrians will survive.
At 30 mph, about half of the pedestrians will be killed.
At 40mph 9 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed.
Taking off those extra mph is vital in reducing fatalities on our roads. #ItsNotWorthTheRisk
We can't be everywhere but we'll be somewhere!
Beware all drink and drug drivers, those using mobiles whilst driving, anyone not wearing a seatbelt and those who speed because you don't know where we might appear!
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
A new driver can have their driving licence revoked in the first two years if they get 6 points.
Having a licence is a privilege with responsibilities, you need to drive in a way that keeps you and others safe. #DriveSafeNotSpeedy #ItsNotWorthTheRisk
✅ Stay safe whilst securing your tickets for summer events this year. Don't become a victim of ticket fraud.
ℹ️ You can find more advice here 👉actionfraud.police.uk/ticketfraud
#TicketFraud
Before buying gig, festival or sports tickets online, check that the website is genuine (carefully enter the address yourself, not from a link) and secure (‘https’ and a locked padlock) and log out when you’re done. Check the site at getsafeonline.org/checkawebsite #TicketFraud
You don't need to be a brain surgeon to know that wearing a seat belt makes sense. 👍
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
💔8,608 reports relating to #RomanceFraud were made last year.
💘If you’re speaking to someone online that you’ve not met in person, stop and think.
💸It could protect you and your money.
📨Read more: actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/d…
Impersonation, bribery and intimidation are all tactics used in #ElectoralFraud . Got info about it happening near you? Click to speak up, 100% anonymously.
#YourVoteMatters - don't let someone steal that power. bit.ly/YourVoteIsYour…
It's National Pet Day 🐶🐱
& a chance to celebrate our furry friends but not wanting to leave a much-loved pet can be a barrier to leaving an abusive relationship
Dogs Trust 💛🐶 Cats Protection provide free care for cats & dogs whose owners are in refuge or temporary accommodation
Protecting people from harm is Trading Standards top priority. To anonymously report sales of illegal vapes and tobacco visit: tinyurl.com/3tvbsh26 or the sale of tobacco, vapes or alcohol to under 18's visit: tinyurl.com/yc3wfyc3
Milton Keynes City Council
Many people don't realise that legal drugs can impair your driving.
Do your prescription medicines make you drowsy? You should not drive if affected.
Please ask your GP and check for side effects to ensure you are safe to be on the road.
#ItsNotWorthTheRisk
These new figures from Financial Conduct Authority show millions are still struggling to pay bills. Last year 33% of those we supported borrowed from a loan shark for everyday costs. Call us on 0300 555 2222 if you are in debt to an illegal lender.
#stoploansharks
Disability hate crimes can happen online as well as offline. It’s challenging enough being disabled without having to cope with this abuse too. Check out this advice from Neighbourhood Watch
#Instagram has rolled out a new feature aimed at enhancing user awareness regarding potential suspicious activities and impersonation attempts.
Learn how the feature is promoting the safe use of the platform, from our blog ⬇
saferinternet.org.uk/blog/impersona…
#onlinesafety
