[SHARE] If You Feel You're About to Get Harmed on the Road, Go To Petron.
Would you trust a petrol station with your safety during a crime situation?
By Mei Mei Chu — 11 Sep 2013, 04:14 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
If you're in an emergency on the road, drive yourself to the nearest Petron station for help and protection
Police have appointed Petron petrol stations nationwide as a 'Go-to-safety-point'
Petrol stations will soon be more than just a place to fuel up as these will also serve as a place for victims of crime to seek help.
thestar.com.myThe Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) 'Go-to-safety points' programme to provide aid and protection to crime victims will be extended to all Petron petrol kiosks nationwide.
silobreaker.com“We wanted to have a place which will be safe, easily accessible and frequented by many people at all times of the day as a safe zone for victims. “Petron has many kiosks in the country, which can serve that purpose,” he told reporters at Bukit Aman here yesterday
thestar.com.myPetron station staffs have been trained by the police to handle emergency crime situations
Bukit Aman Crime Prevention Department director Comm Datuk Ayub Yaakob said all staff at Petron stations had been trained to handle emergency situations involving crime, such as contacting the police for help and providing emotional and physical aid to victims.
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Petron stations will also be a meet-up point for police patrols
The kiosks, he added, would also serve as a converging area for police patrols. Comm Ayub said victims could meet police personnel at these places and lodge their reports instead of having to go to police stations.
Other 'Go-to-safety points' include 7-Eleven and Pos Malaysia outlets
“The Go-to-Safety points programme first started with all 7-Eleven stores and Pos Malaysia outlets earlier this year and is now being expanded to Petron stations. “We hope to further expand this initiative by including all petrol stations in the future,” he added.
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