South Australia is a safe to live. Visit
and conduct business. However that doesn't mean crime doesn't happen.
We would like to share some simple tips to help you keep safe
at home, at university and out and about.
You can identify
a police officer by the uniform they wear. The metallic South Australia
Police badge and a photograph of the officer with their name
identification number and the police logo with blue
and white check. A police car has a reflective
blue and white checkerband with red and blue lights on the
top of the vehicle. Some police also ride
motorcycles, bicycles and horses.
Police
in Australia are not part of the military forces nor
do they play a part in politics. The aim of the police is to
protect life and property, prevent and detect crime
and preserve the peace within the community. The police are there
to help you. Do not be afraid to approach or speak to
with them. You should give your name and address if police ask you.
Remember if you are unsure if the person is a police officer
you can ask them to produce their identification.
While Adelaide has a low crime
rate you must still take an active role in ensuring you
protect yourself as you would in your own country. Be aware of what is
happening around you and use common sense to ensure your safety.
When out and about be alert and walk confidently
in populated and well lit areas. If
possible use pedestrian crossings and footpaths. Do not
have your music volume so loud that you are unable to hear what is going
on around you. Keep the volume down or remove one ear
phone. Walk with another person or in a group.
Never hitchhike or take a lift from a stranger. Let someone know
your plans where you are going and what time you will return.
Keep your mobile phone charged and in your possession should you
require it in an emergency situation.
Be cautious if someone in car stops to ask for directions
keep a safe distance or simply keep walking.
Keep you bag, wallet
and mobile phone secure at all times. Always keep your bag
closed and secured and carry it on the opposite side to the road.
If someone tries to grab your bag it is best to let
go to avoid injury.
Do not carry exessive
amounts of cash and do not record your pin with your banking card.
Do not use ATMs that are in secluded or dark
locations. If you feel unsafe
during a transaction press cancel and remove your card.
Immediately report a lost or stolen card
cover the number pad when entering your pin.
South Australia
Police also have transit police who patrol the Adelaide railway station
trains, trams and buses. Check timetables
to limit waiting periods at your stop.
Stand in well lit areas near
other people. If you are travelling alone at night
arrange to be met or collected at your stop.
As an overseas
visitor you must carry your current drivers license with you when driving
including its full translation. Do not
exceed the prescibed concentration of alcohol of zero point zero
five. Keep to the speed limit and remember to drive on the left hand side
of the road. You must wear a seat belt and ensure
that your passengers are wearing seatbelts. Australia's emergency phone
number is triple zero. It is a free call from every phone in Australia.
including mobile phones. For general police assistance
phone one three one triple four. To report information about criminals
and their suspicious activity call Crime Stoppers on one
eight hundred triple three triple zero. You are able to
remain anonymous.
Follow these tips and stay safe.