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General Student Safety
Glasgow is a safe city and Glasgow Caledonian University is a safe campus. Indeed in a survey of UK universities GCU has one of the lowest incidences of reported crime on campus. However, crimes can happen, and here at GCUSA we want you to be made aware of some precautions.
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- If you're going out, use a route on the main roads. Try to know your route and the surrounding environment.
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- If you are meeting someone then tell them when you expect to arrive. Inform your flatmates of where you're going, and times.
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- If you've been drinking, remember that your judgement of others is affected. Don't agree to go back to someone's flat if you don't know them well, or at the very least tell some friends where you are going and with whom.
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- Try, when possible, to walk facing oncoming traffic. This helps avoid kerb crawlers or someone approaching from behind, catching you unawares.
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- Some people feel safer carrying a personal safety alarm.
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- Avoid walking alone at night when possible.
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- Ensure that valuables are kept out of sight. Wallets and purses should be kept in inside pockets.
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- Avoid cash machines in darkly lit places.
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- It is also advised not to wear any football colours or any other objects linked to football etc in pubs as this can at times cause trouble or provoke others.
The Students' Association currently has a small stock of personal attack alarms, available for 50p each from Denise McCaig, VPSA in NH211. (all money made will go to Rape Crisis)
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