| Measures for Crime Prevention |
※ Safety measures to avoid crime:
[Sneak thief] Sneaks into an empty home, and robs cash or
articles.
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Keep your doors locked, even in a short absence. |
[Snatcher] Snatches a bag or purse, etc. while passing by
on a motorcycle or other vehicles.
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You are advised to firmly clutch your bag under your arm on the side
opposite to the traffic. |
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Be sure to install a crime-prevention net over the front cage of your
bicycle. |
[Bicycle Theft]
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Always keep your bike locked. |
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When you purchase a bicycle,use the registration system to prevent theft. |
※ To prevent sexual assault
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Don't walk along dark roads by yourself. |
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When you get onto a crowded electric train, stand near female passengers
if possible. |
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When you are walking, carry a portable alarm device such as a loud buzzer
with you. |
| If you are
a victim of crime: |
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Immediately call the police emergency number 110,
or report to a police station or police box nearby.
※ See " 6 Points in a telephone call". |
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Leave the crime site as it is. Don't try to put things
back in order. |
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If you are wounded and must call an ambulance, tell
the police so when you call 110, or dial 119 directly. |
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If your bicycle or motorcycle is stolen, also mention
the vehicle's identification number and the Crime Prevention registration
number. |
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| Parked Bicycle
& Motorcycle |
Kagawa Prefecture has very high rates of bicycles and motorcycles use, and
a number of bicycles and motorcycles are parked at street corners. If you
take any of these without approval, or if you receive stolen items, you are
in violation of the law, and will be punished. Take care in these situations.
| If you lose or leave anything behind |
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If you lose or leave anything behind, immediately report to a police
box or police station,
(Describe the correct time and place as accurately as possible). |
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If your belonging has your name on it, it may be found sooner. |
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If you pick anything up, report to a police box or police station in
the same way. |
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One of the basics of Japan's traffic rules is "Pedestrian to the
right, car to the left". Bicycles must run on the left side of the
road. |
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Road signs are commonly used around the world. Obey signals and traffic
signs. |
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Main road signs are attached to the end of this leaflet, which you are
requested to see. |
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In case you are involved in a traffic accident, report to a police box
or police station. If you are in a hurry or there is an emergency, dial
110.
※ See "6 Points in a telephone call". |
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If you are injured and must call an ambulance, tell so when you dial
110 or dial 119 directly for an ambulance from a nearby telephone. |
