Know the law when it comes to personal safety devices
Our local Neighbourhood Policing Team has noticed an increase in students in possession of CS gas devices - pepper spray/personal protection gas 鈥� and we鈥檝e been asked to let you know these devices are illegal in the UK.
If you聽feel safer carrying a device on your person, personal safety alarms are a good alternative and are on sale in the SU Shop at a cost price of 拢1.90.
You鈥檒l also find safety advice in our recent 鈥�Stay safe during the darker evenings鈥� news item, as well as on the 鈥樷�� pages of the Dorset Police website. You鈥檙e also welcome to visit the Neighbourhood Policing Team for advice 鈥� they鈥檙e based in Talbot House, Talbot Campus and are easy to find 鈥� visit their online information for more advice and contact details.
