The Importance of Improving Public Safety

Victoria’s police chief commissioner has outlined a five year strategic plan at Melbourne’s Town Hall that is aimed at increasing the public confidence when it comes to the public transport network.

He explained that according to figures only about a third of people actually feel safe on public transport at night which is essentially a worrying number. As a result, he has recognized that this is a major issue for them to tackle and believes that the five year plan will raise that 37% figure to a much higher number of those happy with public safety at night.

They will need to look at ways in which they can effectively make the public transport system safe so that people will be happy to use the transport system especially when the nights get darker.

One way they have attempted to make the transport system safer is by increasing the police presence and the level of enforcement activity. However, this will only increase the protection of the public so far. With only 37% of the public feeling safe at night a lot more needs to be done to tackle the problem at hand.

The police chief commissioner went on to say that a 2.6% increase in the amount of assaults throughout Victoria was the result of an increase in family violence. But, he explained that this could also be due to the raise in the number of domestic violence reported.

Of course, one way for the public to increase their safety and to ensure their protection is in their own hands is to think about purchasing a stun gun.

A device that is turned to by those within the police department and by members of the public, this self defense device is the ideal tool to have on hand, particularly if you travel home late at night on public transport.

While police may be increasing their police activity on public transport, it is not possible for them to be there all the time or when you need them the most. Not only that, but simply having a device you can rely upon at a moment’s notice will essentially increase your confidence which could make you less of a target if you present yourself in a manner that shows you can defend yourself if you need to.