Going for a walk or run alone? Stay safe!

🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ STAYING SAFE WHEN RUNNING OR WALKING ALONE

📱 USEFUL SAFETY APPS

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• Pinpoints your exact location using 3 simple words
• Helps emergency services find you quickly
• Ideal for parks, country paths, trails, and poorly signed areas

🆘 Personal Safety Apps

Many personal safety apps allow you to:

• Share your live location with trusted contacts
• Send an emergency alert instantly
• Activate an alarm or record audio if you feel unsafe

💡 Set up apps and emergency contacts before you go out.

🔔 LEGAL PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT (UK)

✅ LEGAL TO CARRY:

• Personal alarm (pull‑cord or button)
• Whistle
• Torch or head torch
• High‑visibility or reflective clothing
• Fully charged mobile phone
• Power bank
• GPS watch or tracking device

❌ ILLEGAL TO CARRY:

• Pepper spray or CS spray
• Tasers
• Knives or offensive weapons

⚠️ Carrying illegal items can result in arrest and prosecution.

🛣️ SIMPLE SAFETY TIPS

• Tell someone your route and expected return time
• Stick to well‑lit, familiar routes
• Avoid wearing headphones in both ears
• Trust your instincts – leave the area if something feels wrong
• Face oncoming traffic if no pavement is available

📞 EMERGENCY POLICE CONTACT

999 – Immediate danger or crime in progress

Silent Emergency Call:

• Call 999
• Press 55 when prompted if you can’t speak

✅ REMEMBER

You don’t need to be fast or strong — you need ways to be seen, heard, and found.

Stay safe and enjoy your run or walk 💙