1 / / Menu PrevNext This will help them deal with incidents in a way that will: ●ensure the safety of customers ●reduce the number of people who have become victims of crime in the night-time economy ●reduce the risk of future incidents. Vulnerable people and sexual exploitation A vulnerable person is someone who is at risk of harm. CCTV operators need to recognise customers who may be vulnerable.

2 CQ / / Menu PrevNext What factors can make a person vulnerable? ●Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs ●Being alone or receiving unwanted attention ●Potential victims of domestic violence ●Age of the person ●Presence of a sexual predator.

3 / / Menu PrevNext Refusing entry and ejection When refusing entry or ejecting someone vulnerable from a venue, the following should be considered: ●do they require medical attention? ●do they have their coat and belongings? ●are their friends nearby? ●are they under the influence of alcohol or drugs? ●are they being followed? ●is the person under 18? ●do they have uncoordinated movement?

4 CQ / / Menu PrevNext What are the options that a security operative should consider when ejecting or refusing entry to a vulnerable person? ●Is there a relative you can call to assist? ●Can a taxi be called? ●Use ‘safe havens’ or other local initiatives run by organisations such as St John Ambulance ●Seek assistance from the police ●Seek the help of local schemes active in the area.

5 / / Menu PrevNext Target victims Sexual predators may select or target victims based on: ●race ●vulnerability ●what is available ●gender ●location ●appearance ●time of day.

6 CQ / / Menu PrevNext How can a sexual predator be spotted? ●Often a lone male seen to be pestering or following a customer or member of staff ●They may be carrying a drug such as Rohypnol ●Heavily intoxicated female leaving the premises with a male ●A regular attendee at the venue who often leaves with a different person, particularly if the person seems to be intoxicated.

7 CQ / / Menu PrevNext What action can be taken? ●Approach the vulnerable person to assess their safety, inform the venue management or call the police ●If drugs are found that you think might be Rohypnol or a similar drug that you feel may be used to facilitate a crime, call the police.

8 CQ / / Menu PrevNext What are the warning signs that child exploitation is taking place? ●Older non-intoxicated men escorting children and young people who are intoxicated ●Children or young people in the company of older people or anti-social groups ●Young people acting in an inappropriate and sexualised way with adults or older people.

9 CQ / / Menu PrevNext What are the visible signs that children are being trafficked? ●Young people checking into accommodation with older men ●Children and young people arriving and departing a location with different adults on the same day or over a period of time ●Children and young people getting into and out of a number of different cars.

10 CQ / / Menu PrevNext What are the signs that children are being sexually exploited? ●Developing expensive new habits ●Young people spending time with new anti-social groups ●Behavioural changes that are uncharacteristic ●Spending unexplained time away ●Acting in an inappropriate and sexualised way ●Self-harming or suicide attempts ●Showing fear in certain company ●Having cuts and bruises from assaults ●Having unaffordable new items.

11 / / Menu PrevNext Suspected exploitation? Security staff who suspect that child sexual exploitation is taking place should contact the police If they want to remain anonymous, they can call crimestoppers on