Essex Police are encouraging festival-goers to have fun, act responsibly and look out for each other as RiZe Festival makes its debut in Chelmsford this month.
The organisers are expecting up to 34,000 people at Hylands Park on Friday, August 17, and Saturday, August 18, and there has been close working between them, us and other partners to ensure you have a safe event.
To help you stay as safe as possible Essex Police are issuing the following advice ahead of the festival:
- If you arrive by car make sure you remove all valuables and try not to leave anything on view. The temperatures may be hot but please shut windows and lock your vehicle. Leaving your glove compartment empty will deter opportunists;
- While the festival creates a fun environment, please don’t trust strangers with any of your valuables, and don’t leave valuable items unattended inside your tents if you’re staying;
- Keep your cash, cards and car keys safe at all times and avoid using back pockets though – they are more easily targeted by pick pockets;
- Try not to walk around with your mobile phone, camera or other expensive items on show – take them out of your bag when you need them and put them back in when you’ve finished using them;
- Pay attention to what’s going on around you and stick together;
- Enjoy a few drinks but know your limits and don’t make yourself vulnerable by going over the top. Alcohol impairs your judgment and can make you a more vulnerable target;
- Keep your phone battery charged in case you need to contact your friends and at night, stick together, avoid wandering off and stick to well-lit busy walkways.
For more information visit our RiZe Festival advice page or the RiZe Festival website.
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