The Open 2010

 

Your Personal Safety – Advice from Fife Constabulary

We want to make sure your visit to St Andrews and the surrounding area during the Open Championship is a truly memorable one for all the right reasons. Like the event itself, work with us in making your Open Golf experience a 'world class experience'.

 

For useful travel and safety advice watch our Open Golf information video.

 

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Supporting information   Community Impact Assessment (opens as a PDF)   Local traffic management   'Travel to the Open' website   R & A website

 

 

North East Fife is a rural area that has relatively low crime levels, however, as with any major event and increased visitors to the area, carelessness or inattention with your property will present both the opportunist and organised criminal with increased possibilities. We are also keen to ensure your journey to and from the event is as smooth and safe as possible.

 

Are you are aware that there is a ban on the use and possession of mobile phones within the boundaries of the Old Course at St Andrews?

 

With this in mind we would ask you to identify a meeting point should any of your party become separated. It goes without saying that in the case of a missing child, Fife Constabulary will use all available resources to trace them with the minimum of delay but where it is obvious that a member of your group has been separated a pre arranged rendezvous point will come in handy. It would be a good idea to remind younger members of your group to contact a Police Officer/Course Marshall or indeed any official associated with the event, should they get lost as this will reduce the amount of time you will be looking for your child rather than watching the golf.

 

Mobile phone advice

 

If you intend to leave your phone in the car, be discreet and make sure it is out of view.

 

What are the roads like around St Andrews?

 

The majority of people driving to the Championship will use the A91. With the volume of traffic forecast to be many times that of a normal day the secret to success is patience! Fife Constabulary host the Open Golf more frequently than other police force and we have a lot of experience. Your enjoyment of the event is linked with how stress free your journey has been to get to the golf so we ask that you drive safely, considerately and with tolerance for others. This would be a good time to point you to the travel plans, the link is http://www.traveltotheopen.com/

 

So, to protect your possessions be mindful of the following:

 

• Do not leave ANY valuables, including golf clubs, within your vehicle. If necessary lock them out of sight even if only leaving your vehicle for a short time.

 

• When removing Sat-Navs remember to remove the sucker mark and to replace the cigarette lighter/power outlet cover as criminals look for these telltale signs.

 

• Remember that what you may not regard as being of value may attract a thief to break-in.

 

• Be aware of pickpockets, especially in crowded areas. Keep cash, travellers cheques, bank cards and credit cards out of sight. Carry them in an inside pocket or an internal compartment of a bag or rucksack where possible. This also applies to items such as wallets, purses, mobile phones and music pods.

 

• Never let handbags or rucksacks out of your sight even for a few seconds. Keep them closed whilst carrying them.

 

• Do not place bags or purses in areas where they can be easily stolen such as shopping trolleys, on counters or on top of an open bag.

 

•  Do not leave items such as Mobile Phones, Cameras or iPods lying in open view. Where possible security mark items such as these using an ultra-violet marker pen with your postcode and house number.

 

• Make use of any facilities or arrangements provided by Hotels and Guesthouses to safeguard cash, valuables or important documents such as passports.

 

• Never leave cash or valuables in an empty room

 

• If out socialising always make sure that you are aware of how to get back to your accommodation. Use a taxi or public transport rather than attempting to walk back on unfamiliar roads, particularly if poorly lit.

 

• Let someone know where you are going, how you are getting there and back and what route you intend to use. Let them know if your plans change.

 

Further advice can be obtained prior to the event by contacting the Community Safety Officer for North East Fife on 0845 600 5702 or during the event contact one of the Community Safety Officers who will be available to provide Personal Safety and Security advice at the Revolution Bus situated on The Scores behind the R&A Clubhouse.

 

Finally can we reassure you that our planning for this event has taken most possibilities into consideration but we firmly believe that your co-operation is major part in the success of the event.

 

Fife Constabulary Lost / Missing Person (s) Guidance

 

We've touched on missing persons earlier but just to let you know, we have been working with the R&A for some considerable time in the run up to the Championship to produce a cohesive missing person procedure.

 

The R&A will have have maps of the course on display identifying the large screen within the tented village as an easily recognisable meeting place for people who become separated from their party. All Marshals have been given detailed briefings by Fife Constabulary in the event of a missing person being reported to them.

 

The absence of mobile phones on the course is going to make the identification of a common meeting point extremely useful during the event. Children are a different matter and it is good practice if you ensure your child makes contact with a police officer or official if they become separated.

 

Suspicious packages or persons

 

Our experience in policing the Open Championships at St Andrews indicates that the event represents a very safe environment for those attending. Planning in the run up to and during the event has taken into consideration all aspects of security and we are sure you would agree with us when we take this opportunity to ask that if you see anything of a suspicious nature or anybody that you feel is out of place to report it to the nearest golf official or police officer.

 

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