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Police Launch Campaign About Terror Safety

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14 October 2017

By Lauren H

If you find yourself caught up in a terrorist attack, run away to safety immediately and do not attempt to film the event.

Following the recent attack at Parsons Green, images of the partially exploded bomb were shared online within minutes, with those involved potentially risking their safety by taking such images.

So, in an attempt to raise awareness about the importance of staying safe during a terror attack, police have launched a campaign aimed at young people.

Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lucy D’Orsi said:

We appreciate that talking to young people about terrorism can be scary, for parents and children alike.

But the atrocities in London and Manchester have sadly resulted in some of the youngest victims of terror this country has ever seen, and if we are able to teach children to act in a way which could potentially save their lives then it is our responsibility to do so.

We are particularly concerned when we see people – young and old – using their mobiles to film scenes when they should be moving away from the danger. The recent incident in Parsons Green is a good example of this.

Our research showed that many young people think filming would be a good thing to provide evidence for police. We must get them to understand that the priority must be their safety.

If you want to find out more about the campaign, just click here.

 

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