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Personal Safety & Security

Security & Portering Services are based in the Security Centre in Park Place. The section provides a 24-hour security cover for the University campus and halls of residence. The section works in close liaison with the police, Students’ Union and all parts of the University.

Generally Cardiff is a safe city, but as with any city it is important that you are aware of the potential for crime and that you take your personal safety seriously. This does not mean you have to lock yourself away or be afraid to go out. Here are a few basic rules, which, if followed, should ensure your safety:

  • When you go out alone tell your friends and when you go out with a group remain with them and make your way back to your accommodation together: there is sometimes safety in numbers.
  • Keep to public routes that are well lit at night and don't take risky short cuts even if you are in a hurry;
  • Try to avoid excessive use of alcohol, especially if you are on your own. When you are drunk, you are less aware and less able to protect yourself. Do not accept drinks from strangers;
  • Carry a personal safety alarm with you: alarms are available at discounted prices from the Security Centre;  
  • Use the transport services provided from outside the Students’ Union to the Halls of Residence;
  • If using a taxi, try and pre-book a taxi using a reputable taxi firm. Alternatively take a taxi from a recognised taxi rank. Be wary of bogus taxis, if you have to hail one: they should be black and white with a roof light and yellow licence plate. If alone always sit in the rear seat behind the driver.

Security & Portering Services are a non-profit making organisation, we are pleased to offer the following items for sale, at cost price:

 

Personal Attack Alarms

Handy sized, multi featured, battery operated alarms are available for sale at £2.00 each. The unit's features include a 120+ dB Siren.

Bicycle D Lock

This item is sold in partnership with Cardiff University Security & Portering Services, Cardiff University Residences Services and Cyclopaedia Store, working together to reduce crime against students.
The cycle locks are available for sale at £17.50 each (retail price circa £26.99).

For all these items, contact Leanne Gabb, Security Reception: 2087 4445 or  GabbL@cardiff.ac.uk

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